In New Brunswick, indigenous entrepreneur Nicole Hollins has founded Spark Sourcing to distribute solutions that reduce plastics content up to 50% by adding eco-shell, a patented eggshell-based material. Leveraging a network of partner factories across Asia, Spark Sourcing will sell the adaptable material to industries such as plastic goods, packaging, toys, pallets, and yoga mats. […]
In the United Kingdom, Holiferm and Fibenol will jointly develop biosurfactants from wood residues. The partnership will leverage Fibenol’s wood-based sugars and Holiferm’s fermentation expertise to produce sustainable alternatives to petrochemical- and palm oil-based surfactants. “Even though we are still young and relatively small companies, we believe that by working together, we can have a […]
In Oregon, Dirty Labs has expanded its biodegradable Bio Enzyme Laundry Detergents to include a new fragrance. Murasaki Bio Laundry Detergent and Bio Booster is now available for purchase at select Whole Foods, in addition to the Signature and Free & Clear Bio Laundry Detergent that hit the chain’s shelves last August. Led by Co-Founder […]
In China, Apical Oleochemical (Taixing) Co., Ltd. has started up the first phase of its Oleochemical Industry Integration Project at Taixing, Jiangsu. At 600,000 tons of capacity, the Apical plant is the largest such project in China. It will mainly produce fatty acids, hydrogenated oil, oleic acid, glycerine, and related products for chemical, pharmaceutical, health […]
In Italy, ultra-luxury fashion brand Fendi and architect Kengo Kuma have jointly designed men’s accessories that feature biobased materials and are inspired by Japanese craftmanship. The collaboration produced versions of Fendi’s Peekaboo bag, Baguette Soft Trunk and Flow Sneakers using materials such as waranshi—a type of paper made from cotton and tree bark fibers that […]
In the United Kingdom, food producer Finnebrogue and cultivated meat maker Ivy Farm Technologies have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop the world’s first commercially available cultivated wagyu beef burgers. Ivy Farm is working at its 18,000 sq. ft. facility in Oxford to cultivate cells sourced from Finnebrogue’s own world-class herd of wagyu […]
In Thailand, design studio suMphat Gallery and researchers from several Thai universities are showcasing the potential for repurposing mango waste into bio-leather. In an exhibition called second life, the team “[gives] new purpose to food… [and] is paving the way for a circular economy,” suMphat tells designboom. The project also adds value to agricultural waste […]
In Milan, software and hardware leader Microsoft and materials company Alcantara have partnered to develop computer keyboards partially made from sugarcane waste. Alcantara and Microsoft have worked to develop the renewable material for Microsoft’s Surface Pro Signature keyboards since Microsoft launched the Surface portfolio of computers in 2017. The keyboards are available in black, platinum, […]
In Thailand, biobased epichlorohydrin producer Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) has been absorbed by its parent company, AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited. The transaction was completed on July 3rd and will not affect day-to-day production of Advanced Biochemical’s EPINITY biobased epichlorohydrin. “ABT has been producing biobased epichlorohydrin for over 11 years at our site in Thailand,” Kazuaki […]
In Germany, Evonik has acquired Novachem to enhance its sustainable cosmetic active ingredients portfolio. Based in Buenos Aires, Novachem develops biotechnological, natural, and sustainable active ingredients for skin and hair care applications. Since its inception in 2007, the company has applied science and technology to create innovative eco-certified actives from live microorganisms that meet the […]
