In Milan, popular athleisure brand Under Armour has partnered with UNLESS, a company known for producing completely renewable garments, to market three completely plant-based sneakers. The launch marks the first time UNLESS footwear will be accessible through Under Armour. “In an industry where most footwear relies on plastics, petrochemicals, and synthetic dyes that linger in […]
In Milan, tire manufacturer Pirelli has launched the first standard production tire for the global market made with over 70% biobased and recycled materials, including Forest Stewardship Council™ -certified natural rubber. This certification attests to the responsible management of the natural rubber supply chain, from plantation to factory. Developed in a specific version for JLR, […]
In Milan, design firm NOI Creative has created a Nordic-style table lamp from agricultural waste, including coffee grounds, rice husks and wheat brand. Dubbed Lanova Tera, the lamp “exemplifies the fusion of sustainability and minimalist design,” according to design publication Yanko Design. “By repurposing materials that would otherwise contribute to landfill waste, the lamp not […]
In Milan, popular athleisure brand Under Armour has partnered with UNLESS, a company known for producing completely renewable garments, to create a capsule collection of fully plant-based sportswear. Featuring hoodies, t-shirts, and shorts, each item can be composted when its usable life has passed. An installation depicted a sample garment’s lifecycle, beginning with raw plant […]
In Milan, Arsenale Bioyards has raised $10 million in seed funding to advance its biomanufacturing platform, which includes innovations in advanced hardware, AI-driven software, and precision fermentation. Led by Planet A and byFounders, the funds will be used to expand infrastructure and accelerate commercialization in cosmetics and foods. CDP Ventures, Acequia Capital, Plug N Play, […]
In Milan, MAIRE’s NextChem Tech subsidiary and ENGIE have agreed to co-develop and commercialize an advanced biomethane technology to produce synthetic methane from dry biomass waste. Under the terms of the agreement, NextChem Tech will act as strategic partner and co-developer to optimize, integrate, develop, and commercialize the process using NEXTCHEM’s and ENGIE’s proprietary technologies. […]
