Mastercard targets 100% renewable or recycled cards by 2028

In New York, payment processor Mastercard aims to replace polyvinyl chloride credit cards with recycled PVC, recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or bioplastic polylactic acid versions...

PepsiCo opens compostable packaging tech center

In Texas, PepsiCo subsidiaries Frito-Lay and Quaker have opened a technical center with the goal of accelerating development of compostable packaging. The Greenhouse Learning...

Swell idea: Milwaukee’s Greenhouse Surfboards eyes palm leaf foam

In Milwaukee, psychologist/surfer Ken Cole is developing a surfboard made from palm leaves that he hopes to test on Lake Michigan’s waves by this...

Human hair eyed for bridge and building repair

In Kentucky, a research team is evaluating the use of salon hair waste for suitability in building and bridge repair. The work, currently being...

King Charles III’s Aston Martin runs on wine and cheese waste

In London, ranking royal King Charles III has retrofitted his favorite car—a very relatable vintage Aston Martin—to run on wine and cheese waste. His...

Shark Tank passes on compostable Happi Floss

In Oregon, compostable flosser Happi Floss has walked away from a Shark Tank season 14 episode empty handed. The sharks had issue with Happi...

Groupe Berkem acquires vegetable oil producer Biopress

In France, Groupe Berkem has completed the acquisition of Biopress, a producer of 100% natural vegetable oils and proteins. Based in Tonneins (Lot-et-Garonne), Biopress is...

Coconuts and lemons might hold key to efficient heating and cooling

In Sweden, a team at KTH Royal Institute of Technology has developed a construction material from coconuts, lemons, and modified wood that can help...

Shareholders approve Novozymes-Chr. Hansen merger

In Denmark, shareholders of both Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have approved the previously announced merger of the biosolutions leaders in a deal that “unleash...

adidas launches sugarcane foam slides

In Germany, sneaker and sportswear brand adidas has launched a renewable version of its popular adiFOM Adilette slides. The slip-ons feature the black and...

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Mercedes-Benz taps Modern Meadow for 80% plant-based leather

In Germany, luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has partnered with New Jersey biodesign firm Moden Meadow to develop a next-generation leather alternative for its CONCEPT...

Bioluminescent dress from van Herpen portends era of living couture

In France, Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen has unveiled a dress embedded with 125 million bioluminescent algae at Paris Haute Couture Week 2025....

Stella McCartney’s latest sneaker can be composted, smells of cinnamon

In London, sustainable fashion pioneer Stella McCartney has unveiled a new version of its S-Wave sneakers, featuring soles made entirely from BioCir Flex, a...