Free PEFerence Webinar on 21 March: From bio-based feedstocks to FDCA and PEF – And how can we keep PEF in the loop?
New tailwind for renewable carbon plastics in EU policy?Vollebak releases “first piece of clothing ever” coloured with black algae dye
Experimental clothing brand Vollebak and biomaterials company Living Ink have teamed up to create a T-shirt using black dye made from algae instead of petroleum, in what they say marks a major breakthrough for sustainable fashion
USask-developed bio-glitter ‘green’ alternative to persistent plastics
In everything from shiny gift wrapping to kids’ dance costumes to makeup for adults heading to parties, glitter is everywhere this time of year. But custodians and environmentalists hate the stuff, because it’s almost impossible to clean up, both indoors and especially outdoors
AIMPLAS’ reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food packaging solutions within the BIOMAC project
After two years of work, the BIOMAC project is ready to offer its services to the best European small and medium enterprises, as well as Research Centers working in the field of bio-nanomaterials
Balena Steps Out with 100% Biodegradable Footwear
With the debut of its cinnamon-scented slides – made entirely out of Balena's game-changing, fully compostable and biodegradable material – the company is setting new standards for durable, flexible and sustainable alternatives to plastics in fashion
PANGAIA launches its new generation activewear 3.0 made from bio-based materials and chooses EVO® yarn, produced and distributed by Fulgar
For the launch of its new Activewear 3.0 collection, Materials Science Brand PANGAIA has chosen EVO® bio-based yarn by Fulgar, the leading global group in the manufacture of man-made fibres
TotalEnergies Corbion and BGF officialize their long-term collaboration
Be Good Friends (BGF) and TotalEnergies Corbion, have entered a long-term collaborative arrangement for application development and the supply of Luminy® PLA. Both leading bioplastic companies are focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials and products
EU report flags ‘crucial role’ of bioeconomy for energy and food security
With Russia’s war in Ukraine, the European Commission is rediscovering the virtues of bioeconomy for the EU’s energy independence and food security. But it also acknowledges that trade-offs need to be addressed in order to avoid harming the environment
Reebok and National Geographic Reunite for Footwear Collection Inspired by Wild and Endangered Species
Reebok unveils a full family footwear capsule collection with National Geographic inspired by wild and endangered species and National Geographic’s award-winning visual storytelling. This announcement follows two drops from the brands that were released last year
Sustainable Bio-Leather Made From Food Waste And Algae Gets National Runner-Up At The James Dyson Awards 2022
Meet Kudarat, a leather alternative synthesized using algae, food & fiber waste. Created by Divya Verma of the National Institute of Design in India, Kudarat bases itself on the concepts of circularity & sustainability, target SDGs (sustainable development goals)
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