Dennis Quaid documentary series to feature Greenbutts cigarette filters
In San Diego, plant-based cigarette filter company Greenbutts reports it will be featured in an upcoming episode of Viewpoint, a long-running educational documentary series...
Fruit of the Loom introduces wood fiber underwear for men
In Kentucky, Fruit of the Loom has partnered with Austrian wood-based textiles maker Lenzing Group to introduce a new line of men’s underpants. Dubbed...
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...