In Switzerland, sustainably produced, biodegradable materials are an important focus of modern materials science. However, when working natural materials such as cellulose, lignin or chitin, researchers face a trade-off. Although these substances are biodegradable in their pure form, they are often not ideal when it comes to performance. Chemical processing steps can be used to […]
In Switzerland, researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have developed a biobased material from the living mycelium of the split-gill mushroom that boasts impressive tensile strength and durability while remaining fully biodegradable and edible. The findings could mark a significant advancement over traditional biobased materials that often lose their eco-friendly […]
In Switzerland, Holcim is partnering with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Aravena and his firm ELEMENTAL to present a new biochar technology that transforms buildings into carbon sinks. Presented in Venice during the 2025 Architecture Biennale, the technology is applied for the first time in a full-scale Basic Services Unit housing prototype. The prototype follows the […]
In Switzerland, researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed a biodegradable, fish food-based aquatic robot that could revolutionize environmental monitoring in fragile ecosystems. The research, which was published in Nature Communications, introduces a small, boat-shaped robot powered by entirely edible components. By mimicking the Marangoni effect — the same surface tension trick […]
In Switzerland, specialty chemical maker Clariant has launched a wax solution that addresses the increasing supply chain complexities facing formulators who rely on carnauba wax for printing ink applications. Though renewable, carnauba wax sourcing is challenged by seasonal harvesting limitations, climate dependencies, and labor-intensive collection processes. Clariant’s Ceridust 1310 is a micronized rice bran wax […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry when it is released. CADO is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in Canada with its headquarters in Montreal. IATA is the founding member of CADO and its role in CADO […]
In Switzerland, Kanadevia Inova announces its first investment in the Dutch biomethane market, made through its recently acquired subsidiary, Iona Capital. The deal sees Iona take a majority stake in Groengas Cothen B.V, a 100GWh per annum biomethane facility in the central Wijk bij Duurstede municipality, and paves the way for the development of further […]
In Switzerland, food-tech startup Food Brewer has raised CHF 5 million ($5.6 million) in a seed extension round that included participation from chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli. Food Brewer is developing plant cell culture to produce cocoa and coffee alternatives. Both are increasingly difficult to cultivate conventionally due to climate change. “Lindt & Sprüngli is known for […]
In Switzerland, International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines. The publication of the IATA SAF accounting and reporting methodology is a critical step in the preparation of the IATA SAF Registry which is scheduled to launch in […]
In Switzerland, researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed a biodegradable battery made from fungus. The battery is 3D-printed using fungi cells mixed with printing ink. The battery is activated by adding water and nutrients and works by creating an anode of yeast fungus and a cathode of […]
