Distinguishing denim design – Levi’s uses “cottonized hemp”
In California, well-known jean company, Levi’s, is a new form of “cottonized hemp” denim in their spring designs. The hemp has been altered to...
Brazil’s biomaterials market to reach more than $5.18 billion by 2022
In Brazil, Zion Market Research predicts that the biomaterials market will grow significantly from the 2016 level of $1.89 billion to more than $5.18...
Mango-based film keeps chicken fresh for fortnight
In India, researchers have developed antimicrobial food packaging from mango peel extracts and three other biodegradable polymers.
The team from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre demonstrated...
From dust to dirt – The Living Urn changes the funeral industry
In Colorado, The Living Urn launched two new product offerings by now being able to cater to millions of additional people interested in having...
Stora Enso Sells Subsidiary, Formeca, to Amitec
In Finland, renewable biomaterial packaging and construction company Stora Enso is selling its subsidiary that focuses on automated packaging machinery, Formeca, to Amitec also...
Calcium silicate spheres leads to stronger, greener concrete
In Texas, Rice University researchers developed packed, micron-scale calcium silicate spheres that could lead to stronger and greener concrete, the world’s most-used synthetic material....
Cali company launches single-use hemp utensils
In California, GreenTek Packaging has launched what it says is the first-ever disposable cutlery made from hemp. The Hemptensils™ line of forks, spoons, and...
Going Back to Straw Houses? Biomaterials like Hemp and Straw Proving to Be Better...
In Europe, biomaterials are proving to be better than conventional building products due to their beneficial natural properties. Researchers and builders in six different...
Biomaterial beauty mask making electric waves around the world
In South Korea, BioSensor Laboratories are expanding the beauty boom’s use of sheet masks for skin care with its new Franz sheet mask using...
Heinz developing paper bottle to “ketchup” with sustainability trends
In Pennsylvania, food giant Kraft Heinz is developing prototype ketchup bottles made of paper in collaboration with Pulpex, the company behind Johnny Walker’s paper-based...