Technology
Breakthrough in plant oil yield could revolutionize biofuels
Australian researchers are making strides in enhancing oil production from plants, which may transform the landscape of biofuel production worldwide. A team at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has directed its efforts toward extracting oil not just…
UPM, Selenis, and Bormioli Pharma collaborate on wood-based pharmaceutical bottles
A partnership among UPM, Selenis, and Bormioli Pharma aims to develop sustainable pharmaceutical packaging through the production of wood-based bottles. These innovative containers will be made from Selenis' partial BioPET resins and UPM's carbon-negative BioMEG. The collaboration seeks to address…
Indorama Ventures and partners launch world’s first bio-PET bottle
In a major advancement for sustainable packaging, Indorama Ventures, Suntory, Neste, ENEOS, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Iwatani have announced the launch of the world’s first bio-PET bottle made from used cooking oil, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. Starting this month, Suntory…
WHOI research team discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater
A team of researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has discovered a groundbreaking bioplastic that degrades significantly faster in seawater than traditional plastics. This finding has the potential to transform the fight against plastic pollution in our oceans,…
CARBIOS and partners unveil world’s first enzymatically recycled polyester garment
CARBIOS, a leader in biological technologies for plastics and textiles, has announced a major advancement in textile recycling. In collaboration with its “fiber-to-fiber” consortium partners—On, Patagonia, PUMA, Salomon, and PVH Corp. (parent of Calvin Klein)—CARBIOS has produced the world’s first…
OXMAN introduces O° Shoe: a completely biodegradable footwear solution
OXMAN, a design lab focused on creating nature-centric products, has launched the O° Shoe, a pioneering footgear made entirely from biodegradable materials. This innovative footwear is produced without petrochemicals and aims to generate zero microplastics, reflecting a significant shift towards…