In the Netherlands, Ikea designers have collaborated with artificial intelligence to create a new concept in flat-pack furniture: the Couch in an Envelope. Weighing just 22 pounds, the couch is comprised of an aluminum frame and biodegradable cushions made of cellulose fabrics and mycelium foam. No tools or screws are required for assembly. The concept […]
In Singapore, casual Italian restaurant Fico has made food history by offering its patrons the world’s first dessert derived from thin air. The Chocolate Gelato is made with Solein, a microbial protein-rich powder produced by Finland’s Solar Foods. Solein is via a bioprocess where microbes are fed with carbon dioxide, hydrogen, oxygen and small amounts […]
In California, cultivated meat pioneer UPSIDE Foods has received U.S. Department of Agriculture label approval for its cultivated chicken. The move paves the way for UPSIDE Foods to proceed with obtaining a Grant of Inspection for its Engineering, Production, and Innovation Center. Once UPSIDE Foods obtains the GOI from USDA, it will be authorized to […]
In Milan, a classic sunglass style from Ray-Ban will include a biobased acetate frame. Featuring a “rugged yet stylish silhouette,” the limited-edition RB RB4397 sunglasses are made in the brand’s Corrigan style, which dates back to the 1930s, according to Men’s Style. The publication notes the style is best suited for those with “high nose […]
In Germany, auto parts manufacturer Continental has unveiled its most sustainable series tire to date. The UltraContact NXT is up to 32% renewable; materials include natural rubber and resins made from paper and wood industry residues. Silicate obtained from rice husk ash is used to optimize grip. The tire will be available at European tire […]
In Minnesota, bioindustrial manufacturing will soon get a boost from BioMADE and $100 million in funding from the state legislature and Governor Tim Walz. Funds will be earmarked for infrastructure, technologies, and workforce development to advance the bioeconomy. The growth of domestic bioindustrial manufacturing will generate additional employment opportunities through facility construction, transportation services, and […]
In Finland, Herrmans Bike Components has developed bicycle grips made from biobased materials. Called Nucore, the grips are made from plants and vegetable crops grown for industrial use. The switch marks a step toward meeting the company’s climate goals. “Biobased material use is one of the ways we futureproof our product portfolio, and we will […]
In London, a sustainable brand that includes acting powerhouse Leonardo DiCaprio among its investors has unveiled a line of sneakers made from corn-based leather. LØCI tells Plant-Based News the sneakers are equal parts maize waste and recycled polyurethane. Recycled plastic bottles, recycled nylon and brass, cork, bamboo, and natural rubber are also used for different […]
In France, TotalEnergies Corbion has announced that it will not construct a previously announced polylactic acid bioplastics plant at Grandpuits. The announcement “follows a review of the investment case of the project and is in line with the announcements of the company’s shareholders,” TotalEnergies Corbion said in a press statement. The company and its shareholders […]
In the UK, Arda Biomaterials has raised £1.1 million (US$1.4 million) to develop and scale its beer waste-to-leather technology. Arda’s process uses the waste barley grain from the brewing industry to produce a material that can be used in fashion, home goods, and the auto industry. The company was founded in 2022 by Edward TJ […]
