Xampla raises $7M for its biodegradable Morro brand
UK-based biodegradable materials company Xampla has secured $7 million in funding, bringing its total investment raised so far to $17.6 million. The latest funding round saw backing from existing investors,…
World’s first ethanol-to-jet fuel plant takes flight in Georgia
In a groundbreaking development for the aviation industry, LanzaJet Inc. has opened the world's first plant to produce ethanol-to-jet biofuel. Located in rural Georgia, the $200 million facility received funding…
Elo Life Systems secures $20.5M in funding for molecular farming platform
Elo Life Systems, a company revolutionizing the future of food through molecular farming, has secured $20.5 million in a jointly led Series A2 funding round. DCVC Bio and Novo Holdings…
EPA classifies Micropep’s peptide-based biofungicide as ‘biochemical-like’ active ingredient
Micropep Technologies, a leader in micropeptide technology for agriculture applications has received a significant regulatory milestone from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA has classified Micropep's peptide-based biofungicide…
VivoBarefoot and Balena to develop fully circular footwear using biomaterials
VivoBarefoot, a certified B Corp™ company, and Balena, a sustainability entrepreneur's material science company, have announced a partnership to address the environmental impact of the footwear industry. The collaboration aims…
Three US cities embrace biodiesel for snowplows
The cities of Ames, Madison, and Washington DC have turned to Optimus Technologies for their snowplows, using 100% biodiesel (B100) as the decarbonisation solution for their heavy-duty fleets. This decision…
World Biogas Association and Global Methane Hub partner to drive biogas growth
The World Biogas Association (WBA) has announced a partnership with the Global Methane Hub (GMH) to develop two key initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of biogas technologies such as…
Upfield makes history with first biobased tub for plant butters and spreads
Upfield has announced what it claims could be an industry first: plastic-free tubs made from compressed wet paper fibres for its plant butters and spreads.
USDA invests $207M in biogas and bioenergy projects
The USDA has announced it will be investing $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects through its Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and Fertilizer Production Expansion Program…
Revl Fruits packs flavor in bio-powered cartons
A new contender has entered the premium juice arena, promising to bridge the gap between taste, value, and sustainability. Revl Fruits™ launches with a range of 100% juice blends infused…
Precision Textiles leads bedding industry in sustainability with REPREVE® recycled polyester yarn partnership
Precision Textiles has announced a partnership with Unifi, Inc., the maker of REPREVE® recycled performance fiber to use the company's recycled polyester yarn in the manufacturing of all its filler…
Melitta unveils biodegradable packaging with FSC certified paper
Melitta, the global leader in coffee preparation, has announced new certifications and sustainable packaging initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. The company has obtained two prestigious…