National Lab adds lignin composite to 3D printing palette
In Tennessee, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a plant-based composite material for 3D printing. Using waste lignin from biofuel manufacturing and...
Biodegradable grill now available in US
In Texas, a 100% biobased and biodegradable grill originally developed in Denmark has officially launched in the US market.
The one-time-use grill, dubbed CasusGrill, is...
How green is your oral routine? Consider switching to a bamboo toothbrush
In the United Kingdom, environmental groups are touting bamboo toothbrushes with compostable handles and recyclable bristles instead of plastic toothbrushes that can end up...
Starbucks and McDonald’s partner up to find the perfect biobased cup
In New York, Starbucks and McDonald’s are teaming up to build a fully recyclable, compostable cup, lid and straw in the next three years....
Liquor maker launches new sweet vermouth using discarded coffee berry fruit
In the United Kingdom, William Grant & Sons UK, the makers of Hendrick’s Gin and Glenfiddich, launched a new product that reduces waste called...
Developments at Anellotech Bring 100% Bio-based Plastic Bottle Closer to Reality
In New York, Anellotech achieved new milestones at its TCat-8 pilot plant in Texas, progressing its 100% bio-based bottle collaboration with global consumer beverage...
Canada Invests in Cleantech to Transform Quebec Pulp Mill
In Canada, the Minister of International Development, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced $1.89 million in funding to accelerate the development...
Attis Industries advances Georgia biorefinery, eyes 49 more within ten years
In Georgia, Attis Industries is planning to build a commercial-scale biorefinery that will eventually generate $35 million in annual revenue and employ over 100...
EU consortium team begins to trial renewable food trays
In United Kingdom, the EU-funded project FRESH has begun to trial Durapulp, a biocomposite material based on wood fiber and biopolymer that can be...
Meet Noah, the latest biobased, electric vehicle
In the Netherlands, students at the Eindhoven University of Technology have built an electric car from flax fiber and sugar. Dubbed Noah, the two-seater...