Kerala brothers launch edible, rice waste tableware
In Kerala, India two brothers have launched a startup to commercialize tableware from rice farming waste. Rishabh and Rohan Suri were inspired to found...
SHERO is a Hero for Environmentally Friendly Algae-Based Feminine Hygiene
In Utah, University of Utah scientists developed a 100% biodegradable feminine hygiene product. The project originated from a nonprofit’s request in Guatemala where the...
Cool, cutting-edge concept with world’s first bioplastic fridge
In Sweden, leading global appliance company, Electrolux, developed a refrigerator prototype where all the visible plastic parts are made of bioplastics from renewable sources....
Parcel Health innovates paper pill packaging
In Pennsylvania, Parcel Health has developed 100% recyclable, paper-based prescription bottles.
Dubbed Tully Tubes, the bottles are certified by the US FDA for use in...
Earlier Diagnosis For Newborns Could Be Possible With New Research
In Washington, researchers used blood from a National Children's Study biobank to identify more accurate reference intervals for various hormones and amino acids in...
FibreTuff launches manufacturing of biomaterials for 3D printing
In Ohio, FiberTuff launched compounding operations to manufacture cellulose based biomaterial for the 3D printing and molding of Class I and II medical devices...
100% biobased thermally stable polyamide possible from turpentine oil waste
In Germany, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB are investigating a sustainable alternative for the production of new high-performance...
Squeeze Me! Researchers squeeze trees for electricity
In Ireland, researchers at the University of Limerick discovered that the biomolecule glycine, which occurs in practically all agro and forestry residues, can generate...
Admedus Expands CardioCel Biomaterial for Hearts in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, with over 32 million people and a growing healthcare industry, Admedus is now approved to sell their CardioCel biomaterial for heart...
Biomaterials Get Nano-Scaled for Takeda and BioSurfaces Gastrointestinal Research Program
In Massachusetts, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and BioSurfaces Inc. are joining forces for a research program to help treat patients with gastrointestinal diseases with...