Trump’s first week and its impact on the bioeconomy
The second Trump administration has burst onto the scene with a flurry of new policies. We look at the first bioeconomy-related policies to emerge and how they may impact the…
The shape-shifting biomaterials that make buildings move
What if the materials we wore and built with could shape-shift? Responsive materials are already here thanks to new research and they could soon be hitting the market.
Glowing textiles, fungi lamps: the world of biobased luxury
We look at the makers experimenting with natural materials for style-conscious markets that insist on aesthetic value along with sustainability and performance.
How much is the US bioeconomy worth?
We investigate different estimates for its value and how much certain sub-sectors are predicted to grow over the coming years. We also dive into why different agencies have put out…
How to lay a plastic-free Christmas table
A greener, less wasteful Christmas is possible with biobased, biodegradable alternatives. Here is how to lay a plastic-free Christmas table for guests that cuts landfill waste.
The processing method that could make biomanufacturing cheaper
We look at how continuous processing differs from prevailing methods of production and how it could bring down the consumer prices of biomanufactured goods.
Carbon Cuts at the Core
In an era where carbon emissions reduction is paramount, BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies, is setting direction with its new strategy: “Our ambition is to be the…
The Department of Defense in the US bioeconomy
As the DoD takes an active role in building out the US renewable materials industry, we look at the reasons for its interest in biomaterials and how it reached its…
How AI is helping discover new biomaterials
AI and machine learning have been helping discover new biomaterials for years. Here is how AI has already become a key part of generating new sustainable and renewable materials and…
The fungi and microbes that break down forever chemicals
Forever chemicals, also known as PFAS, are one of the biggest environmental health hazards of the modern era. Yet emerging biobased techniques could offer new tools without the disadvantages of…
How will Trump’s return impact US biomanufacturing?
What does Trump’s return to the presidency mean for industrial biomanufacturing in the U.S.? It’s difficult to say at this early stage, but here we break down what to watch…
Stuck for sustainable ideas? Look inside these biomaterials libraries
Biobased designers needn’t just wait for inspiration to strike. Online libraries for biomaterial materials are growing and flicking through them can be all it takes to spark new ideas.