Insights
Fighting fire with plants
FireRein claims its gel outperforms conventional foams with just a fraction of their health and environmental impacts. Here is how the biobased industry is changing the way we combat the flames.
How bio-concrete and potato plastic are saving the Dutch wetlands
New laws are pushing countries to rebuild landscapes that offer protection from climate impacts.
Cancer fears drive R&D into biobased food preservatives
Can bio-preservatives compete with synthetics? As commercial R&D in the area steps up, it’s looking increasingly likely that they can.
Why microbes are the new face of anti-ageing
Ingredient makers are expanding their range of biobased ingredients. To achieve this at cost, many are turning to microbes.
The hum of microbial bioelectricity
As climate volatility becomes the norm, these devices offer lessons on designing resilience into the very fabric of our technologies.
Low-carbon ski gear hits the powder
Extreme sports demand high-performance materials. Strength, comfort, and durability are must-haves and plant-based options are no exception.