Halcyon Agri acquires two natural rubber producers
In Indonesia, natural rubber producer Halcyon Agri (Singapore) has announced that it will acquire PT Sumber Djantin and PT Sumber Alam for S$105.3 million...
Japanese Paper Company to Build Cellulose Nanofiber Plant Using Bamboo
In Japan, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co. is planning commercial production of cellulose nanofiber from bamboo at its Sendai, Stasuma-Sendai, Kagoshima Prefecture facility. The...
Cultivated milk startup raises $25 million
In Australia, cultivated milk and plant-based protein startup All G Foods has raised $25 million in a Series A financing.
Led by Agronomics Limited and...
Researchers make first bean harvest using lunar, Martian soil and urine
In the Netherlands, researchers at Wageningen University & Research have harvested the first beans from experiments with the cultivation of string beans on artificial...
South Korean convenience stores launch biobased to-go containers
In South Korea, two convenience stores have announced that they will switch to eco-friendly dosirak as the country works to reduce plastic waste.
CU’s to-go...
LyondellBasell and Pigeon Singapore partner on renewable nursing bottles
In Hong Kong, chemical maker LyondellBasell and baby care products leader Pigeon Singapore have announced a collaboration in sustainable baby nursing bottles.
The partnership will...
Sashay away, animal leather: Stella McCartney moves mushroom alternatives from runway to retail
In London, vegconomist reports that fashion sustainability pioneer Stella McCartney is set to introduce a luxury bag made from Mylo-brand mushroom leather. First showcased...
Waste pulp could be key to solving nagging composites dilemma
In Texas, researchers at Texas A&M University have created a stronger carbon-fiber composite by incorporating recycled wood waste. The newly discovered material overcomes a...
Scent-sational: Chanel adds renewable materials to perfume packaging
In France, iconic fragrance brand Chanel has launched plant-based, biodegradable caps for its perfume bottles.
Following two years of research and nearly 50 prototypes, Chanel...
Indian entrepreneur launches natural sanitary napkin line
In Tamil Nadu, homemaker turned entrepreneur T Kannama is selling cotton sanitary napkins to replace non-biodegradable and allergenic feminine hygiene products.
"I wanted to produce...