Vegan bacon perfume sells out in minutes

In London, a vegan perfume formulated to smell like bacon sold out in 20 minutes. The Valentine’s Day publicity stunt, orchestrated by alternative meat...

Origin Materials eyes $750-million bioplastic precursor plant

In Ascension Parish, Louisiana, biobased materials firm Origin Materials is planning to build its second manufacturing plant.  Although the project is still subject to finalization...

Bocce goes biobased

In Georgia, artificial grass maker SYNLawn—known for using biobased ingredients, such as soy and sugarcane—has developed a line of turf specifically for Bocce.  Called SYNPro,...

It’s about time: Casio launches biobased watch

In Japan, popular watch brand Casio has launched a new watch line that incorporates materials made from castor seeds and corn. The PRO TREK PRW-61Y...

Mushroom yoga bags from Lululemon will stretch your budget

In Vancouver, high-end athleisure brand Lululemon has begun selling two products made from Bolt Thread’s mushroom-based material. The offering includes the Meditation and Yoga...

Researchers in Austria 3D print squishy finger robots

In Austria, a team at Johannes Kepler University Linz has created a squishy robot by 3D printing a gel made from gelatin, sugar, citric...

Hugo Boss invests in cellulosic fiber technology

In Germany, fashion brand Hugo Boss has partnered with HeiQ AeoniQ LLC to advance its cellulosic filament yarn. HeiQ AeoniQ LLC, a fully owned...

Walk on eggshells (literally) with bioceramic bakery-waste tiles

In the Philippines, designer Elaine Yan Ling Ng has created ceramic tiles made from waste eggshells collected from local bakeries and kitchens. Ng, whose...

Textiles crisis prompts plant-based fiber organization

In the Philippines, three companies developing plant-based textile fibers have created a marketing organization to link producers such as themselves with the fashion industry.  Dubbed...

Synthos and Lummus advance bio butadiene project

In Poland, synthetic rubber producer Synthos has advanced its partnership with Lummus subsidiary Green Circle for biobased butadiene production. After completing a successful feasibility...

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In Maryland, U.S. Soy and Stanley Black & Decker outdoor brand DEWALT have developed soy-based Bar & Chain Biodegradable Oil for chainsaws and other...

Meatable achieves “cell to sausage” in just 4 days

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In Los Angeles, popular clothing brand Reformation has released a new swimwear line that emphasizes the use “planet-friendly,” biobased materials. The company tapped Italy-based...