In California, Algenesis Labs announced new Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) results showing that its Soleic® product line can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 65% compared to petroleum-based alternatives. The preliminary PCF study, conducted in partnership with independent sustainability firm TrueNorth Collective, found that Soleic® polyols and TPUs consistently deliver 50–65% lower carbon emissions […]
In California, Aircapture and California craft beer brewery Almanac Beer Co. announced the launch of Flow – Clean Air Edition (Flow – CAE), the world’s first beer carbonated using CO₂ captured from the atmosphere through onsite Direct Air Capture (DAC). Installed at Almanac’s brewery in Alameda, California, Aircapture’s modular DAC unit pulls carbon dioxide from […]
In California, a pioneer in using renewable materials in sneakers has unexpectedly announced a major pivot to artificial intelligence. Allbirds, a Nasdaq-listed company with A-list fans such as Lindsey Lohan and Prince William, has announced a definitive agreement to sell the Allbirds brand and footwear assets to American Exchange Group for $50 million. Allbirds, which […]
In California, biobased polyurethane materials startup Algenesis Labs has announced the results of a new Product Carbon Footprint analysis that shows its Soleic® product line can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 65% compared to petroleum-based alternatives. The preliminary PCF study, conducted in partnership with independent sustainability firm TrueNorth Collective, found that Soleic® polyols […]
In California, CBS News reports that Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom has introduced to the state’s lower house to allow drivers to install federally approved E85 kits in an effort to reduce fuel costs. AB 2046 known as Access to Affordable Gas would make the state the last in the country to allow these E85 conversion kits. […]
In California, a company has created earplugs out of mycelium, the fibrous root network of fungi. Called GOB, the company claims the earplugs deliver frequency protection between 12 and 25 decibels, making them suitable for concerts and loud transit. No binders or synthetic additives are required, meaning the earplugs are biodegradable if they end up in […]
In California, ZymoChem has released a research paper demonstrating that its biobased and biodegradable superabsorbent polymer, branded BAYSE™, is the first of its kind to outperform many of the performance attributes of conventional petroleum-based SAPs. Every year, the global hygiene industry uses more than three million metric tons of SAPs, the tiny granules that lock […]
In California, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative said that under the Tahoe Central Sierra Biomass Aggregation Pilot Project, Placer County, Nevada County, and El Dorado County have each been awarded investment-grade BDO Zone “A” Ratings for Woody Biomass, signaling exceptional regional readiness for bio-based manufacturing and long-term biomass utilization. The ratings were conducted by […]
In California, Rubi, a company with technology that transforms carbon into essential materials, recently announced a $7.5 million funding round and significant commercial traction, including multi-year offtake term sheets worth over $60M with leading fashion brands and manufacturers, eight new commercial partnerships, and moving pilots into larger-scale production testing. Co-led by AP Ventures and FH […]
In California, cell-based cocoa producer California Cultured has announced plans to launch US sales by end of the year. Green Queen reports that the company has gained Generally Recognized as Safe status and is fundraising to support the launch. The company is targeting segments where cocoa powder is already used at scale. “That includes baked […]
