First wooden satellite launches into space
In Japan, a project evaluating the potential for wooden satellites to reduce space trash has officially launched the first such prototype into space. Dubbed LignoSat,…
Category: Chemicals & Materials
Prince William walks the walk with biobased sneakers at Earthshot ceremony
In South Africa, Prince William recognized this year’s Earthshot prize nominees and finalists while sporting a new, more casual and sustainable look. The heir to…
Review suggests cashew nut shell liquid is promising feedstock for polyols
In France, researchers from Orpia Innovation and University of Montpellier have reviewed the potential for cashew nut shell liquid as an alternative for producing polyols.…
RGM Group and Paques Biomaterials partner to produce PHA from paper process water
In the Netherlands, ESKA, a recycled solid board manufacturer and part of RDM Group, has partnered with Paques Biomaterials to develop the world’s first full-scale…
2M to develop FlexSea’s seaweed biomaterial for skincare packaging
In the United Kingdom, 2M Sustainable Packaging Technologies has secured an Innovate UK SMART grant to advance FlexSea’s red seaweed-based biomaterial for circular personal care…
Kintra Fibers and Paradise Textiles create biobased jacket
In Taiwan, biobased fiber producer Kintra Fibers has partnered with Paradise Textiles to create a prototype jacket—the first garment made with Kintra’s yarns. The development…
Earthodic raises $4 million to expand presence in US
In Australia, Earthodic, a developer of biobased, water-resistant coatings, has raised $4 million to boost production and partnering in the US market. Dubbed Biobarc, the…
BASF taps Acies Bio for methanol-to-fatty alcohols process
In Germany, BASF and Acies Bio have partnered to further develop a fermentation technology that converts methanol to fatty alcohols, essential building blocks for several…
EE North America and Montauk Renewables ink deal for biogenic carbon dioxide delivery
In Texas, EE North America (EENA) and Montauk Renewables have signed a long-term contract for the delivery of 140,000 tons/year of biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2)…
Perfect for Ewe: Solidwool develops fiberglass from sheep fleece
In the UK, a chair made out of a fleece-based fiberglass alternative has been shortlisted for the furniture design award from design publication dezeen. Made…