In the Netherlands, a biohacker has encapsulated a chip in bioplastic and embedded it in the skin of his hand so that he can pay for things without fumbling for his phone or wallet. According to BBC News, thirty-seven year old Patrick Paumen has successfully made contactless payments using the device. The internal chip uses […]
In Connecticut, razor brand Schick has launched disposable razors that are 70% composed of bamboo appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. Edgewell Personal Care Co., parent company of Schick, has also increased the sustainability of its packaging by using paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. By 2030, Edgewell is targeting 100% recyclable, compostable, or reusable […]
In California, Lygos and Flexible Solutions International have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction. The two companies have collaborated for four years to use Lygos’ fermentation platform to improve the performance of FSI’s biodegradable, water-soluble cleaning and water treatment solutions. Lygos’s platform uses bioengineering and data science to convert sustainable sugars into multi-functional organic […]
In Los Angeles, actress Gabrielle Union and NBA star Dwayne Wade have launched PROUDLY, a baby care brand with a focus on natural ingredients for melanated skin. The power couple tapped dermatologist Dr. Naana Boakye to help develop products with “thoughtfully studied and… plant-based” ingredients that take into account the unique needs of melanated babies, […]
In North Carolina, a startup pursuing lab-grown oysters has received an unspecified investment from Cult Food Science, an investment firm focused on cultivated meat and dairy and cellular agriculture. Pearlita’s cofounder and CEO Nikita Michelsen tells FoodIngredientsFirst that farmed oysters face “huge threats” from rising ocean temperatures and contaminated waters. “We are providing a healthy […]
In Michigan, cannabis company Golden Shores Cannabis Co. has added biodegradable beeswax tips containing wildflower seeds to its pre-rolled joints. “So, as soon as you’re done smoking it, you throw it in the grass and it’ll plant a flower,” said Jeff Dotson, president of Golden Shores, tells Fox News Detroit. “It’s a very hearty plant, […]
In Illinois, Natural Fiber Welding has raised $85 million in a series B funding round that will be used to scale production of circular natural fibers. Natural Fiber Welding upgrades waste cotton and recycled fibers. Its products include Clarus-brand natural fibers and a completely biobased leather alternative called Mirum. Participants in the round include Evolution […]
In France, aircraft maker Aura Aero and Safran Electrical & Power have partnered to develop an electric, 19-seater aircraft with a cabin 100% designed using biobased or recycled materials. Dubbed Era for Electric Regional Aircraft, the plane will have a fully electric range of 215 nautical miles and max speed of 300 knots. Safran will […]
In Washington, researchers have created a computer chip by sandwiching honey between two metal electrodes. The team at Washington State University made a memristor, a device that can process and store data as memory. The device was about the size of a human hair and achieved on/off speeds of 100 and 500 nanoseconds, respectively. The […]
In Sweden, the venture capital arms of leading automakers, including BMW, Volvo and Porsche, have invested in Bcomp, a company using natural fibers to lightweight materials. The CHF-32 million ($34-million), oversubscribed Series B will enable Bcomp to scale its workforce, increase its global and domestic production capacity, and strengthen its commercial footprint. Bcomp’s natural fiber-based […]
