ReSource secures $15 M for sustainable plastics innovation
ReSource Chemical Corp., an advanced manufacturing startup, has completed a $15 million funding round co-led by Khosla Ventures and Fathom Fund. The company wants to revolutionize the production of plastics…
CelluComp expands to the U.S. with facility in Renville, Minnesota
CelluComp, known for its innovative materials for fiber-based packaging, will open its very first commercial-scale facility in the U.S., in Renville, Minnesota. Starting in May, the 15,000 square-foot facility will…
Breakthrough in bioplastics: researchers enhance bacteria’s efficiency in producing valuable products
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough with the soil bacterium Cupriavidus necator. This bacterium converts renewable resources into useful products, like bioplastics. The bacterium, however, has struggled to efficiently use…
The biodegradable microbeads that scrub out plastic pollution
Major consumer markets have imposed microbead bans in recent years to tackle marine pollution. For companies seeking biodegradable replacements, circular and plant-based options abound, waiting to be scaled.
TOUS les JOURS introduces bio-based straws across US locations
TOUS les JOURS (TLJ), a French-Asian bakery café chain, has started introducing sustainable, plant-based plastic straws at locations across the United States. The new straws are made with PHACT™ PHA…
Avantium and Amcor collaborate on bio-based polymer packaging
Avantium has signed a joint development agreement with Amcor Rigid Packaging. This partnership aims to use Avantium's plant-based polymer PEF, branded as releaf®, in rigid containers for various products. The…
BioBond launches bio-based protective coatings for food industry
BioBond has announced a new line of biobased protective coatings designed for food processing and distribution industries. These coatings use plant-based epoxies and urethanes. The coatings are free of microplastics…
Researchers develop bio-based polyurethane foam substitute
A research team at Washington State University has created a flexible, biobased polyurethane foam using lignin extracted from pine. This eco-friendly alternative replaces 20% of petroleum-based chemicals in the foam.…
Swiss Startup Oxyle secures $16M to combat PFAS pollution
Swiss startup Oxyle announced a $16 million funding round to enhance its technology for destroying PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in wastewater. This follows a $3 million pre-seed round in…