And just like that... our last newsletter of 2022! The days following Christmas can be a bit of a blur (what day is it exactly?) but join us as we navigate new #certifications in textiles, flexible #packaging made from #waste, #investments in caps, and smart #biodegradable paper.
Enjoy the rest of 2022, Happy New Year and see you in 2023 as we help accelerate the transition of the global bioeconomy.
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FEATURE STORY
Four ways chemical giants are shaping green biotech
There are multiple ways that legacy giants relate to small, new firms dedicated to sustainable technology. One way is through contractual supply partnerships where startups can secure a reliable source of demand that justifies scaling. BASF’s green biotech pivot reveals how large petrochemicals companies are impacting the bioeconomy
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which ensures transparent and traceable processing for organic textiles from field to finished product, is significantly raising the requirements for GOTS-certified gins
Researchers produce ‘green’ energy from a succulent
Researchers of the American Chemical Society have, for the first time, used a succulent plant to create a living “bio-solar cell” that runs on photosynthesis
SABIC and Scientix work on the world’s first flexible food packaging made from recycled plastic waste
SABIC is collaborating with Scientex to develop material for the world’s first flexible food packaging based on advanced recycled OBP, using SABIC certified circular polypropylene (PP)
CJ Biomaterials develops 100% bio-sourced cosmetic packaging
The new cosmetic case uses CJ Biomaterials' amorphous PHA technology in combination with polylactic acid (PLA) and will be sold under Olive Young's popular private brand, WAKEMAKE
Novella produces botanical ingredients without the plant
The Israeli nutri-tech startup, announced it has developed a platform that can produce nutritious botanical ingredients without the need to grow the entire plant
Blue Ocean Closures obtains second investment from ALPLA Group
The Swedish start-up developing proprietary fiber based screw caps has obtained a second investment from co-owners the ALPLA Group to further develop and speed up the process of bringing environmentally friendly closure solutions to market
Researchers develop biodegradable paper sensor that detects spoiled food
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology and Seoul National University have come up with a smart paper packaging with built-in sensors that could offer real-time warnings of spoiled food or conditions likely to cause spoilage
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