A better blue jean – Archroma develops new non-toxic denim dye
In Switzerland, Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, presented an aniline-free denim indigo dye at the recent Planet Textiles 2018 Conference...
Pesky green crabs in Newfoundland could prove useful for water treatment
In Canada, Dr. Don-Roger Parkinson is looking for additional investors and collaborators for a research project to use the chitin molecules from Newfoundland’s pesky...
BioLogiQ Launches Three New BioPolymers
In Idaho, BioLogiQ, Inc., a bioplastic resin manufacturing company specializing in environmentally friendly plastic products made from renewable resources, is launching three new grades...
Spider silk and shrilk among “biomimicry” breakthroughs
A California-based manufacturer of bioengineered spider silk and shrimp-shell-based bioplastics are two examples of a new materials innovation trend based on biomimicry.
Dan Widmaier, Bolt...
Super durable bioplastic derived from ‘doodoo’
In Sweden, a new, fossil-free bioplastic is emerging that is more durable than both regular plastic and other bioplastics, and is potentially better suited...
Dutch research institute wants to make hospital stays greener
In the Netherlands, Wageningen University & Research is looking at ways to increase the use of biobased and biodegradable products in hospitals as a...
Purell’s newest soaps increase bio-based content and improve environmental impact
In Ohio, GOJO, inventors of PURELL Instant Hand Sanitizer, introduced the expansion of the PURELL® brand with breakthrough soap and surface spray formulations and...
Biomaterial Medical Devices Company TEPHA Buys-Out Royalty Obligation
In Massachusetts, TEPHA Inc. completed a buy-out of its royalty obligation to Metabolix, Inc., its former licensor and parent company. TEPHA develops implantable medical...
Aries GREEN Biochar launches retail sales
In Tennessee, Aries GREEN Biochar, which has been certified by both the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label and the International...
To the Bat-Bridge! Dutch bike path features biobased construction, bat-friendly design
In the Netherlands, a new, ecofriendly bike and pedestrian bridge is under construction using renewable material and has the unlikely design feature of being...