Canadian startup to turn GHG into SAF using synbio
Canada-based startup SynBioBlox is using synthetic biology – a way of engineering living cells that can convert greenhouse gases into useful products like sustainable jet fuel – to tackle the…
Allbirds debuts world’s first net-zero carbon shoe with exclusively biomaterials
Allbirds unveiled the world's first net zero carbon shoe during a keynote address at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark.
PANGAIA, GOLDWIN and Spiber to transform agricultural byproducts into biomaterials for fashion
Spiber's groundbreaking initiative, the biosphere circulation program, presents a pioneering methodology for upcycling biobased and biodegradable textile and agricultural waste through the utilization of its proprietary fermentation technology. The primary…
Carbonwave receives $6 M for seaweed-based biorefinery
Pegasus Capital Advisors and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs announced an investment of up to $6 million into C-Combinator, the world's leading developer of ultra-regenerative advanced biomaterials from seaweed.
Xtellar debuts industry’s first flexible biobased EVA pellets
Xtellar, a market leader in 3D printing materials innovation formed by combining Braskem’s 3D materials division and Taulman3D, has introduced an industry-first for large-format 3D printing.
Hyfé raises $9 M for feedstocks for biomanufacturing
Hyfé, a company transforming food processing wastewater into feedstocks for biomanufacturing and clean water, announced an oversubscribed $9 million seed investment led by Synthesis Capital.
UPSIDE receives USDA approval to sell cultivated meat
UPSIDE Foods, the leading cultivated meat, poultry and seafood company, has completed the pre-market regulatory review process for its cultivated chicken after obtaining a Grant of Inspection (GOI) from the…
AIMPLAS involved in developing biobased polymers
AIMPLAS is coordinating the FOREST project, a new EU funded research to delve into advanced lightweight bio-based or recycled materials to facilitate the decarbonization of the transport sector. The project…
UNCAGED Innovations secures $2M for biobased leather
UNCAGED Innovations, a biomaterials startup focused on sustainable leather alternatives, has raised a $2 million pre-seed round from investors, including InMotion Ventures, JLR’s investment arm. Other mission-driven funds and syndicates…
Fish farms can become biogas producers
Digesting fish waste can allow circular fish and vegetable farms (aquaponics) to produce biogas that can be fed back into the energy system of these farms. This also generates excellent…
Viking Line’s passengers can pay for biogas to reduce their emissions
Viking Line’s passengers on the Turku-Åland-Stockholm route can purchase biogas in proportion to the amount of fuel used for their journey. On a cruise between Turku and Stockholm, the additional…
NSK develops world’s first bioplastic retaining piece for ball screws
NSK has developed NSK S1, the world's first 100% bioplastic retaining piece for ball screws. The Japanese company is increasing the use of bioplastics, which are more effective in reducing…