In Sarnia, Ontario, Origin Materials has announced the mechanical completion of its first large-scale manufacturing plant for biobased chloromethylfurfural and hydrothermal carbon. Dubbed Origin 1, the plant will convert 25,000 tons of biomass into CMF and HTC. Commissioning is expected shortly after the end of the first quarter. “The mechanical completion of Origin 1, our […]
In Finland, startup Woamy has closed a €1 million (US$1.1 million) seed round to advance development and production of its biobased foam. Formerly known as Foamwood, the Aalto University spin-out says its cellulose-based foam is stronger and lighter than other biofoams, making it a “perfect” Styrofoam replacement. The key part of the invention is mimicking […]
In New York, Carnegie Fabrics has launched biobased fabrics for outdoor upholstery. Made from sugarcane, the Outdoor Biobased Xorel line is carbon-positive, 90% renewable, and durable enough for outdoor use. “Sourced from rapidly renewable sugar cane, the material has a significantly lower environmental footprint than any fossil fuel-derived product,” Carnegie Fabrics tells design publication dezeen. […]
In Germany, sneaker and sportswear brand adidas has launched a golf apparel brand focused on renewable materials. Developed in partnership with Burning Cart Society, an “eco-partner” looking to underscore the importance of natural environments to the golf experience, all apparel in the collection contains a minimum of 70% natural and renewable materials. “We’re continuing to […]
In India, the 2023 field hockey world cup fields at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela will use partially biobased turf manufactured by Spain’s Poligras. Shaun Goudie, general manager of Sportsgroup Asia, tells Sportstar the Poligras turf features Green Technology Yarn technology and requires 60–70% less water than the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games pitch. “Green Technology Yarns are […]
In Israel, Chief Rabbi David Baruch Lau has affirmed that cultivated steak produced by Aleph Farms is kosher—a ruling the company says paves the way for a kosher certificate for its product and the entire cultivated meat sector. “It sets a foundation for an inclusive public discourse about the intersection of tradition and innovation in […]
In Boston, infant nutrition company NAMUH and cell programming giant Ginkgo Bioworks have announced a multi-product collaboration to develop Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) structurally identical to those found in human breast milk. HMOs are essential, fiber-like nutrients unique to human milk that provide an important energy source to beneficial gut bacteria in infants. Despite being […]
In Germany, flavors and fragrances giant Symrise has taken a minority stake in bio-industrial startup EvodiaBio. The minority stake was acquired through Symrise’s participation in the EvodiaBio’s recent 45 million Danish kroner ($6.6 million) fund raise. EvodiaBio is targeting the non-alcoholic beer segment first with its Yops monoterpenoid aroma blend, which is produced using yeast […]
In Louisiana, two Shell Chemical LP production sites will manufacture biobased surfactants for Henkel, producer of household-name detergents like Persil, Purex and all. The collaboration will replace up to 200,000 metric tons of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. Shell estimates that the switch […]
In Italy, chemical maker Solvay is investing at its Livorno site to manufacture its first highly dispersible silica from sodium silicate derived from rice husk ash. HDS is used as a tire additive, but also has applications in home and personal care and feed and food. Coupled with renewable energy integration at Livorno, the new […]
