Scotts Miracle-Gro partners with environmental organizations to stop harmful algae blooms
In Ohio, Scotts Miracle-Gro has been criticized for many years about their contribution to the algae blooms that damage waterways and ecosystems, but is...
AkzoNobel stands out as positive example in chemicals industry report
In the United Kingdom, CDP published a report saying the chemicals industry is not delivering on GHG emissions cuts to meet the goals of...
Vegea showcases clothing prototypes using grape-based leather textiles
In Italy, Vegea completed its first wardrobe capsule made entirely of a biobased leather made from grapes. After working with research centers on the...
“Grazed and Confused” report finds grass fed beef not any better for the environment
In the United Kingdom, a new report “Grazed and Confused” published by the Food Climate Research Network at the University of Oxford finds that...
Silk Therapeutics $11 million steps closer to launching liquid silk into apparel industry
In Massachusetts, Silk Therapeutics, a specialty biomaterials company, closed on an $11 million Series A3 financing. This concludes a total of $21 million within...
Pubs say no more plastic straws and yes to biodegradable straws
In the United Kingdom, JD Weatherspoon, a giant business with over 900 pubs across the UK, will stop offering plastic straws to customers in...
Biodegradable bioplastic coffee capsules launched in Brazil
In Brazil, after a year of research and development to find the best solution for its coffee capsules Orfeu, launched its biodegradable and compostable...
SC Johnson acquires Ecover and Method to expand biobased products
In Wisconsin, SC Johnson multinational brand has acquired biobased brands Method and Ecover in an effort to expand their eco-friendly products. Details of the...
Biomaterials research comes to a halt at Venezuelan universities
In Venezuela, universities are not getting the government funding they need for biomaterial research projects and other biology and chemistry research that they were...
Tasar silk beats out mulberry silk in battle of strength
In India, a study conducted by researchers in India and South Korea indicates that tasar silk is a better biomaterial than mulberry silk due...