Sweet solution: Honey-coated masks eyed as COVID-prevention alternative

In Sri Lanka, two entrepreneurs are working to launch a biodegradable, antimicrobial alternative to the N95 mask widely used to prevent the spread of...

100% sunflower waste finds use in bioproducts and design

In the Netherlands, designer Thomas Vailly worked with scientists from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Ingénieurs en Arts Chimiques Et Technologiques (ENSIACET) laboratory to turn...

Biomaterial manufacturer opens new plant in Pamplico, SC

In South Carolina, Sunstrand, LLC, a biomaterial manufacturing company, is opening a plant in Pamplico, bringing in an $8.4 million investment and 42 jobs...

BioCannDo launches the “Think Biobased Challenge” campaign

In the Netherlands, the BioCannDo project launched the “Think Biobased Challenge”, a competition open to College or University students who are passionate about bio-based...

Mycelium grill brings the “fun-guy” to the BBQ

In Switzerland, design student Stephanie Singer has created a biodegradable grill made from mycelium and other renewable materials. Dubbed MYC, the structural elements are fireproof...

Man of Steel Superhero Protects Others but New Biomaterial Protects Steel

In the United Kingdom, over 5,000 researchers applied to win the “Dare to Try” Tata Innovista international award for innovative research and development, including...

Edible straw maker lands smoothie franchise

In the US, edible straw maker SORBOS has landed its first restaurant franchise deal. Tropical Smoothie Café will use the straws for a limited...

U.S. Air Force defends biomaterial samples collection from Russians

In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Air Force is defending its reasons for collecting biomaterial samples from Russians after Russian President Vladimir Putin brought up...

Unilever’s PG tips brand to use biobased tea bags by end of 2018

In the United Kingdom, PG tips are replacing their polypropylene tea bag seals with a fully biodegradable corn starch version by the end of...

Safety-Kleen drives NASCAR Green effort with new bio-based cleaner

In Florida, 10 years after helping establish the NASCAR Green initiative, Safety-Kleen will once again assist NASCAR in becoming even greener with the launch...

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