Category: Chemicals & Materials

Seed Paper India sells Indian flags out of seaweed

Seed Paper India sells Indian flags out of seaweed

August 14, 2023 |

In India, Seed Paper India has produced Indian flags that are made out of seaweed paper and biodegradable within 30 days. Currently available in Bengaluru—the capital of India’s southern Karnataka state—Seed Paper India has already sold 10,000 of the tri-color flags to ITC Hotels. Early buyers also include corporations, resident welfare groups, and NGOs. “The […]

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MycoWorks set to start up new mushroom materials capacity

MycoWorks set to start up new mushroom materials capacity

August 14, 2023 |

In South Carolina, mushroom materials maker MycoWorks will bring a new production facility online in September. The facility will add millions of square feet of capacity for the company’s Reishi-brand vegan leather.  The Union plant will employ over 350 people, according to Retail Dive, and was financed through a $125 million funding round closed in […]

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Japanese consortium taps NESTE for biobased PET feedstock

Japanese consortium taps NESTE for biobased PET feedstock

August 14, 2023 |

In Japan, Mitsubishi Corporation, Suntory Holdings Limited, ENEOS Corporation, and NESTE Corporation have joined forces to establish a sustainable supply chain for polyethylene terephthalate bottles made from renewable resources. Under the terms of the deal, NESTE Corporation will supply biobased naphtha produced from waste and residue oils, including used cooking oil.  ENEOS will convert the […]

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Cultivated meat leader Meatable raises $35 million

Cultivated meat leader Meatable raises $35 million

August 14, 2023 |

In the Netherlands, Meatable has secured $35 million to help boost operations and accelerate commercial sales. The fundraise, which bring its total funding to $95 million, was led by Agronomics with participation from new investor Dutch impact fund Invest-NL. Established backers BlueYard, Bridford, MilkyWay, DSM Venturing, and Taavet Hinrikus, the Chairman and Founder of Wise, […]

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Precision fermentation startup Vivici closes seed funding

Precision fermentation startup Vivici closes seed funding

August 14, 2023 |

In the Netherlands, dairy protein alternative startup Vivici has secured seed funding with backing from founding investors dsm-firmenich Venturing and Fonterra. The size of the funding was not disclosed. Vivici has built expertise in bioprocess development, scale-up, and know-how in the extraction and application of dairy proteins and says it is strategically positioned commercialize animal-free […]

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Barbie Liberation Organization hijacks Mattel’s movie momentum to make statement about plastics

Barbie Liberation Organization hijacks Mattel’s movie momentum to make statement about plastics

August 7, 2023 |

In the US, a group of cultural activists known as the Barbie Liberation Organization recently faked a Mattel announcement that the toymaker was launching a line of biodegradable Barbie dolls made from mushrooms. Dubbed MyCelia, the dolls were said to feature female role models Julia Butterfly Hill, Greta Thunberg, Nemonte Nenquimo, Phoebe Plummer and Daryl […]

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Fear sharks and climate change? Try Shark Stop’s bio-neoprene shark bite wetsuits

Fear sharks and climate change? Try Shark Stop’s bio-neoprene shark bite wetsuits

August 7, 2023 |

In Australia, Shark Stop has developed shark-bite wetsuits made of biobased neoprene—a welcome innovation as warming waters brings sharks closer to coastal waters. The material took four years to develop and is “scientifically proven” to reduce the depth of a Great White shark bite. According to Shark Stop, the suits are “ideal for surfers and […]

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Mosa Meat gives Michelin star chef “goosebumps” as cultivated burger turns 10

Mosa Meat gives Michelin star chef “goosebumps” as cultivated burger turns 10

August 7, 2023 |

In the Netherlands, Mosa Meat is celebrating ten years since the world’s first cultivated beef burger was unveiled. In a blog post, the company said it was “happy” to be among the 150 cellular agriculture companies that were launched after the August 5, 2013 unveiling, and noted that many of these companies are showing great […]

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Infineon Technologies unveils natural fibers for printed circuit boards

Infineon Technologies unveils natural fibers for printed circuit boards

August 7, 2023 |

In Germany, semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has introduced a biodegradable printed circuit board substrate made from natural fibers. Dubbed Soluboard and designed in partnership with UK’s Jiva Materials, Infineon hopes the innovation will advance the chip manufacturing industry’s sustainability credentials. The fibers replace glass-based fibers that caused higher carbon emissions to produce. And, when placed […]

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Under Armour eyes hemp to boost supply chain sustainability

Under Armour eyes hemp to boost supply chain sustainability

August 7, 2023 |

In Maryland, sports apparel firm Under Armour has signed a hemp sourcing deal with Ecofibre subsidiary Hemp Black worth over $6 million. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding for Hemp Black to be the exclusive supplier of biobased yarns for three years.  According to Just-Style, Under Armor is also investing $4.5 million in […]

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