Business
Essity joins European research project on biobased circular tech
Swedish hygiene and health company Essity has joined a European research project called Sustronics, which aims to develop circular electronic products. The project, which involves companies and universities from 11 countries, will create sensor-based digital solutions for self and professional…
Evlox, Recover and Jeanologia launch sustainable denim capsule collection
Experts in the textile industry, Recover™, Evlox, and Jeanologia have unveiled a groundbreaking recycled denim capsule collection called REICONICS at Denim Première Vision in Milan. The collaboration between the three companies aims to improve circularity in the denim industry by…
Neste and Mitsui develop biobased food packaging for CO-OP Japan
Japanese Consumers Co-operative Union (JCCU) brand CO-OP has partnered with Neste, Mitsui Chemicals, and its subsidiary Prime Polymer to introduce more sustainable food packaging solutions. In the initial phase of collaboration, bio-based materials will replace fossil fuel materials in the…
The Swedish bioeconomy startups branching out beyond forestry
Forests cover more than 70% of Sweden's land area, the largest proportion of any EU country. Sweden is a world-leading producer of forest products and naturally, its bioeconomy is dominated by wood.
UPM and VAUDE showcase world’s first fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester
UPM Biochemicals and outdoor clothing company VAUDE are set to reveal the world's first fleece jacket made with wood-based polyester at the ISPO Munich 2023 sports trade show. The collaboration between the two companies is part of an effort to…
Built by Nature to award €500,000 in first global prize focused on biobased construction materials
Built by Nature, a network and grant-making fund, has announced a global prize totalling €500,000 to recognise innovation and stimulate scalability in the use of biobased materials such as timber, bamboo, hemp, straw, algae, and fungi in construction.