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From Scents to Sports: Biotech is Improving Personal Care

PLUS: Innovation in oils, sportswear, laundry soap, bedding, and key industry insights

From Microalgae to AI: Bio-based Innovation Is Booming

Plus: funding to scale biotech, collaborations, industry insights, and latest opportunities for bio-inovators.

Is the Future of Food Agriculture-Free?

Plus: latest product releases, market insights, opportunities for innovators and plenty of links

Building Better: Bio-based Materials in Construction 🏗️

Is the building industry experiencing a green renaissance? Currently responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions and 40-50% of extracted raw materials, it's clear the construction sector urgently needs sustainable solutions. Architects, scientists, and businesses are racing toward innovations that reduce environmental footprints while delivering practical performance.

Designing for Tomorrow: 80% of a Product’s Environmental Impact🌱

Did you know that up to 80% of a product’s environmental footprint is shaped during the design phase? That’s right—everything from material selection to end-of-life considerations can be decided before an item even hits the shelf. Join us as we explore the creative collaborations, exciting product developments,

Fashion Forward: The Next Wave of Sustainable Style

The fashion industry is at a crossroads. While trends come and go, the environmental impact of our clothing choices lingers for centuries. From water-intensive cotton production to fossil-fuel-derived synthetic fabrics, the industry has long been criticized for its heavy carbon footprint and waste generation. However, a new era of innovation

Redesigning Personal Care: What's Really in Our Products?

Personal care isn’t just about looking good—it’s about making choices that are good for people and the planet. Yet, $4.8 billion worth of beauty products alone are wasted annually. Over 10% of products never reach consumers, either due to overproduction (4.2%) or expiration (4%). Essential

Can we edit our way into the future of food?

Plus: AI innovations, latest partnerships, gene editing breakdown, a platform for collaborations in sustainable agriculture and key events.

Are Bioplastics the Future?

Plus: Latest bio-based releases, industry insights, EU Packaging regulations, and events to help you go fully circular.

Biofuels & Energy Systems Powering the Future

Plus: Mycelium and lavender innovations, biological solar cells, energy from waste, and a free business financing guide.

Circular materials shaping fashion & design

Plus: Textile and design innovations, industry insights, and a free online panel on sustainable retrofitting

Turning waste into value for a circular future

Plus: mycelium-based protein, upcycled plastic, urban waste transformation, and DOE funding opportunity

Atomo Beanless: Is the Future of Coffee Beanless?

Coffee. It’s the fuel of boardrooms, late-night study sessions, and almost every functioning adult’s morning routine. It’s also a $100 billion + industry that’s integrated itself into the routine of almost every functional adult. But while we sip away, the hidden impact behind each cup is severe.

Biobased Foams

Making Memory Foam from Upcycled CO2

Econic’s innovative process transforms CO₂ waste streams into renewable polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols.

Biobased Foams

DGeo Partners with Lifoam to Launch Eco-Friendly BioEPS Packaging Solution

DGeo, in collaboration with Lifoam Industries, introduces BioEPS® packaging, a sustainable alternative to traditional EPS foam.

Chemicals

Versalis Launches NAREGLAX®, a high-purity, bio-based plasticizer

With 38% plant-origin carbon content, NAREGLAX® is suitable for PVC, NBR, and CR applications.

Chemicals

DOE Announces Up to $23M Funding for Biomass and Waste-Based Chemical and Fuel R&D

The funding aims to drive research and innovation in the development of domestic chemicals and fuels derived from biomass and waste resources.

Resins and Polymers

Silvis Materials and ORNL Partner to Bring Bio-Based Adhesives to the Construction Market

The partnership aims to replace traditional formaldehyde-based products, reducing carbon emissions by up to 80% and improving indoor air quality.

Resins and Polymers

Sicomin's GreenPoxy® 56 Used in Sustainable Ski Production

Sicomin's GreenPoxy 56 combines high bio-content with advanced performance properties. A perfect combination for sustainable ski production.

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Biobased Pigments and Dyes: Shaping a Sustainable Future

An overview of the benefits and possibilities of bio-based dyes and pigments, along with 7 innovative start-ups that are leading the way.

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