Innovative water process promises biodegradable packaging
Researchers at Virginia Tech are working on a new way to make biodegradable packaging more affordable and easier to produce on a large scale. Their goal is to replace traditional…
AIMPLAS gains biodegradation recognition in Australia and Japan
AIMPLAS has recently received official recognition from Australian ABA and Japanese JBPA to perform biodegradation and compostability tests. This is great news for companies looking to get eco-labels for their…
Researchers turn forest debris into high-performance bioplastics
Korean researchers have developed an innovative, low-energy process to transform common forest debris into a vital ingredient for high-performance bioplastics. This breakthrough could dramatically cut the environmental impact of industries…
NFW debuts 100% bio-based outsole for footwear
Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a pioneer in plant-based materials, has announced the commercial availability of PLIANT™ PCS, a 100% bio-based, non-toxic, and plastic-free outsole compound designed for footwear manufacturing. Traditional…
Europe opens €170.7M funding call to boost bio-based industries
The European Circular Bioeconomy Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has launched its 2026 call for project proposals. A total of €170.7 million is available to support the development and scale-up of…
Europe launches new platform to boost funding for bio-based industries
A new initiative aims to boost Europe’s bioeconomy by improving access to funding. The Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group (BIDG) will help sustainable industries secure investment and reduce financial risks. Despite…
French-Japanese partnership completes major PET recycling trial
Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN completed an industrial test recycling post-consumer polyester textiles into base monomer for new polyester production. The companies processed several tens of tons of European textile waste…
Dutch startup raises €3M to scale bio-based foam production
Foamlab, a Delft University of Technology spinoff, raised €3 million to build a pilot plant and scale production of its bio-based foam materials. The round was led by ICOS Capital.…
South Korea funds precision fermentation research
South Korea's science ministry selected Kookmin University's precision fermentation project for funding under the 2026 Basic Research Program. The project, led by Professor Park Yong-cheol in the Department of Bio…
Seed Health explores microbial responses to chemical contamination
Seed Health and The Two Frontiers Project launched The Resilient Soils Project, a community science initiative investigating how soil microbes adapt to chemical contamination. The project invites individuals and communities…
Standing Ovation raises $34.2 M to launch fermentation-based casein in the US
Paris-based Standing Ovation announced a $34.2 million Series B funding round. The company is preparing to bring its fermentation-produced casein to the US market first. The funding includes $28.5 million…
Clean Food Group launches CLEANOil™
Clean Food Group (CFG) announced the launch of CLEANOil™, its biotechnology-derived ingredient platform for the beauty industry. This marks the transition of CLEANOil™ from concept to market-ready product. The company…