Technology
Biotalys achieves first milestone in Syngenta bioinsecticide collaboration
Belgian agricultural technology company Biotalys announced it has reached the first research milestone in its partnership with Syngenta to develop a protein-based bioinsecticide. Initial laboratory tests showed promising results with bioactive ingredients developed using Biotalys' AGROBODY technology against insect molecular…
Hyosung presents bio-spandex made from sugarcane feedstock
Hyosung TNC, the world's largest spandex manufacturer by market share, has presented its sugarcane-based spandex line at the Functional Fabric Fair in New York. The South Korean company has committed $1 billion to building what it calls the first fully…
Algenesis reports significant carbon reduction for bio-polymers
Californian materials company Algenesis Labs released carbon footprint data showing its bio-based polyurethanes reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50-65% compared to petroleum-based equivalents. The Product Carbon Footprint study, conducted with sustainability firm TrueNorth Collective, assessed Algenesis's Soleic product line, which…
ÄIO and tilk! release bio-fermented skincare product
Estonian biotechnology company ÄIO and natural skincare brand tilk! launched their first commercial product together: a serum made with bio-fermented oil derived from organic waste. The Skin Booster Bio-Fermented Serum marks a shift for ÄIO from research to actual retail…
AGR Biogás and TURN2X to recycle biogenic CO₂ as e-methane
A Spanish biomethane company is partnering with an e-methane producer to capture and reuse biogenic CO₂ that would otherwise be released during biogas upgrading. AGR Biogás announced it will supply carbon dioxide from its biomethane plants to TURN2X, which will…
Brugnoli develops fabric with 89% bio-based content
Italian textile manufacturer Brugnoli has developed a technical fabric with up to 89 percent bio-based content that maintains stretch, comfort and durability standards for performance apparel. The fabric, called Br4/E1, combines three bio-based components. It uses Brugnoli's patented Br4 production…