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[Weekly Snapshot: Key Developments from the Bioeconomy] Explore the latest bioeconomy innovations across diverse sectors, from sustainable packaging to eco-friendly

Sonichem is spearheading an Innovate UK-funded consortium with a £600,000 grant to revolutionize the automotive industry by introducing sustainable, bio-based materials.

While conventional insulation companies use non-biodegradable and toxic materials, Hempitecture offers eco-friendly and healthy insulation products made from natural fibers, such as hemp.

A team of researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis has launched the Synthetic

These bio-based carbon black alternatives offer sustainable, versatile solutions across industries, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and environmental impact.

What's new in the bio-products space? It's a sector that's constantly evolving, and the following stories just scratch the surface of recent developments in new biomaterials and applications.

By “partnering” with microbes to create vibrant colors, French start-up PILI, Inc. aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the conventional dye industry.

Innovative uses of olive pits in interior design applications, the integration of bamboo into sportswear, new compostable coffee capsules, hemp-based insulation, plant-based nylon, and more.

CelluComp, a visionary Scottish company, is redefining material science with its groundbreaking product, Curran®.

A look at 10 biobased polyamide options as high-performance, sustainable alternatives to traditional nylon materials.

The world is grappling with the challenges of waste management and climate change. Industrial sectors, especially the construction industry, contribute

Since its inception in 2016, MakeGrowLab has been at the forefront of sustainable material innovation, marrying science with design to pioneer a fully circular production model.

Humble Bio, based in Wellington, New Zealand, is recreating bioplastics from bee DNA. One of the most intriguing aspects of

Arda Biomaterials is poised to revolutionize sustainable materials with New Grain™, an alternative leather derived from brewers’ spent grain (BSG)

Ireland-based Hexafly offers sustainable food and fertilizer solutions, utilizing Black Soldier Fly larvae to produce protein and other byproducts. Yup,

Inspired by ocean microorganisms that convert methane and CO2 into polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), Newlight Technologies embarked on a mission to replicate

Salt Lake City-based WNDR Alpine is redefining the outdoor industry with its high-performance, eco-friendly ski equipment. The company’s innovation

Founded in London in 2021, FlexSea develops novel seaweed-derived biomaterials that can replace single-use plastics in various industries. Their materials

EPDM rubber is known for its properties as a polymer with excellent resistance to heat, weather and other demanding conditions.

A recent article from The Guardian explores how companies like Patagonia are using plant-based materials to replace neoprene in wetsuits.

The flax plant yields a natural fiber with some very advanced properties. And we’re not just talking about the