In Paris, beauty giant L’Oréal has introduced animal-free collagen to its Age Perfect Collagen Royal Anti-Aging Face Cream sold in China. Produced via biotechnology, the collagen features an amino acid sequence identical to collagen found in human skin and vital to elasticity and tissue health. In addition to personal care, collagen is used in medical […]
In New York, researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are developing bacteria that consumer plastic waste and excrete a biodegradable material similar to silk. The team started by isolating a bacterial that naturally consumes polyethylene, a common plastic used in single-use applications. They then genetically edited the bacteria to produce an amino acid sequence similar to […]
In Copenhagen, fashion brand Ganni has designed handbags using faux fur made from nettle, hemp and flax. San Francisco startup BioFluff produces the shaggy material. “We source the fibers in Europe and create the fur in Italy using our patented process,” BioFluff co-founder and CEO Martin Stübler told Dezeen. “We use a combination of existing […]
In India, Praj Industries has told Times of India that its polylactic acid pilot plant will come online by April. Scaling the biodegradable and biobased plastic is in line with Praj’s efforts to develop renewable chemicals and recent policy announcements by the Indian government. “Our work to develop technologies for biopolymers and bioplastics are at […]
In South San Francisco, scientists at a food tech startup called Yali Bio have produced a critical component of human breast milk using engineered yeast. According to the World Health Organization, most of the 130 million babies born annually are fed infant formula at least some of the time. The innovation from Yali will enable […]
In Milan, MAIRE’s NextChem Tech subsidiary and ENGIE have agreed to co-develop and commercialize an advanced biomethane technology to produce synthetic methane from dry biomass waste. Under the terms of the agreement, NextChem Tech will act as strategic partner and co-developer to optimize, integrate, develop, and commercialize the process using NEXTCHEM’s and ENGIE’s proprietary technologies. […]
In Abu Dhabi, Gulf Biopolymers Industries Ltd. plans to build a polylactic acid plant at a Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi site. The plant will eventually produce 30,000 metric tons of the bioplastic and be the first producer of the biodegradable polymer in the Middle East, said Port News. “GBI’s venture is a leap towards […]
In San Diego, health and wellness company Cymbiotika has launched a plant-based dish soap that is also “naturally moisturizing.” The launch is a “testament to the brand’s dedication to providing consumers with products that prioritize health and the environment,” according to a company press release. The dish soap is crafted “with a meticulous blend of […]
In the United Kingdom, Ivy Farm Technologies is looking for regulatory approval to sell a cultivated meat Scotch egg developed in collaboration with Fortnum & Mason, a storied, London-based department store. Scotch eggs are a popular British dish consisting of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and then baked or deep-fried. […]
In Singapore, Islamic scholars have declared cultivated meat halal if the cell lines come from species Muslims are permitted to eat, such as chicken or beef. Pork remained off-limits, according to the ruling, which also states all ingredients in the final product must also be halal and the product is clean and non-toxic. According to […]
