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...

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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...