von Holzhausen's Liquidplant® Named to TIME's List of The Best Inventions of 2026

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME reveals its annual list of the Best Inventions, which features 300 extraordinary innovations changing our lives.

von Holzhausen's Liquidplant® was recognized for its innovative approach to replacing petroleum-based plastics. Developed through patented green chemistry, Liquidplant® begins as a plant-based polymer pellet that can be transformed into a variety of forms using existing manufacturing processes as a drop-in solution. It offers a versatile alternative to conventional materials such as EVA, TPU, PEBA, polyethylene, silicone, and other performance plastics across applications ranging from footwear and wearable technology to injection-molded components.

To bring this innovation to scale, von Holzhausen is building a manufacturing facility in Georgia, an important step toward expanding domestic production capacity and accelerating the commercialization of Liquidplant®. The company is also working with world-class brands across footwear, technology, and healthcare to bring Liquidplant® into real-world applications, demonstrating its potential to deliver more sustainable material solutions without compromising performance.

To compile this year's list, TIME solicited nominations from TIME editors and correspondents around the world, and through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields—such as health care and AI. TIME then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.

See the full list here: https://bestinventions.time.com/

For more information about von Holzhausen or Liquidplant®, please visit www.vonholzhausen.com

About von Holzhausen
von Holzhausen is a science-driven, research-backed material innovation company replacing petroleum-based materials with Liquidplant®, the world's first 100% plant-based performance plastic alternative. From its innovation lab in Los Angeles, von Holzhausen harnesses cutting-edge biotechnology to create scalable solutions that eliminate fossil fuels, microplastics, and toxic chemicals from the global supply chain.

About Liquidplant®
Liquidplant® is a breakthrough 100% plant-based material platform developed by von Holzhausen, a global material innovation company focused on replacing petroleum-based plastics with high-performance alternatives derived from renewable resources.

• Liquidplant® sets a new standard: performance equal to or better than petroleum-based plastics, with the aesthetic and tactile qualities brands demand. Engineered from sugars and seeds using von Holzhausen's patented chemistry, it is designed for true bio-circularity, either recyclable back into itself or able to biodegrade naturally, leaving no toxins or microplastics behind.
  
  
• Socially, Liquidplant® stands out as a 100% non-toxic, plant-based replacement for petroleum-based plastics, particularly in products that come into direct contact with the skin. This promotes public health and awareness by offering a safe, eco-friendly alternative to the toxic chemicals present in conventional performance plastics. Its unique, customizable properties can be tailored to meet specific customer needs, providing endless use cases and adaptability without compromising on durability or sustainability.
  
  
• Liquidplant® is designed to be healthy from start to finish, with biomolecules obtained primarily through biofermentation, an innovative biological process where microbes do the heavy lifting by transforming renewable plant inputs into high-performance materials. Unlike traditional plastics processed with toxic chemistry, Liquidplant® is created naturally and safely from start to finish.

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