In Japan, designer Masateru Yasuda has developed a bicycle that leverages wood’s flexibility and ability to absorb vibration. Such attributes, which help make Japanese buildings resistant to the region’s frequent earthquakes, are integral to Yasuda’s Moccle bicycle. A bent wood frame, made from plywood sheets sandwiching carbon fiber, is held in place with metal fixtures […]
In Israel and Singapore, cultivated meat pioneers Steakholder Foods and Umami Meats have produced the world’s first cultivated, 3D-printed grouper filet. Green Queen reports that the fish was produced using bio-inks made from grouper cells provided by Umami Meats and Steakholder’s cultivated meat 3D printing technology. A tasting event, in which fish dishes in both […]
In South Korea, cultivated meat producer CellMEAT has unveiled a caviar prototype based on the popular Osetra caviar. The innovation could one day deliver the fish egg delicacy at affordable prices and without the ethical and sustainability challenges that plague traditional production of fish roe. Sturgeon, a major source of caviar, does not reproduce often […]
In Houston, Lummus Technology and Citroniq Chemicals have signed a letter of intent to develop biobased polypropylene projects in North America. These projects will use Lummus’ Verdene™ PP technology suite, which converts biobased ethanol into PP. The companies envision an investment of $5 billion to build 3.5 billion lbs in annual PP capacity over several […]
In Tel Aviv, animal-free dairy protein pioneer Remilk has received a first-of-its-kind approval from the Israeli Ministry of Health that clears a path for the marketing and sale of dairy products made via precision fermentation in Israel. The regulatory milestone also establishes Israel as one of the first in the world to offer consumers access […]
In New York, parenting solutions company Bugaboo has introduced a highchair made of biobased plastic and Forest Stewardship Council certified beachwood. The chair, dubbed Bugaboo Giraffe, boasts a CO2 footprint 61% lower than highchairs manufactured with conventional plastics. Bugaboo Giraffe retails for $359 and comes in five color options: Warm Wood/Gray, Neutral Wood/White, White, Black […]
In the UK, the parent company of popular detangling hairbrush Tangle Teezer has introduced a plant-based version. Dubbed Plant Brush, the staple haircare product is 85% comprised of castor bean oil-based plastic. The company is also phasing out plastic packaging, and byproduct from manufacturing is used as fertilizer. According to Who What Wear, the Plant […]
In Germany, chemical major Lanxess is targeting “sustainable product variants” for its entire portfolio of flavors and fragrances, preservatives and animal nutrition products by the end of 2023. To secure sustainable raw materials—which include biobased, circular and raw materials with a reduced carbon footprint from the use of renewable energies—the business unit has entered into […]
In Milan, ultra-luxury brand Emporio Armani has introduced a Spring/Summer 2023 eyewear collection that uses sustainable materials such as biobased acetate and nylon fiber. The collection, which includes styles for both men and women, “captures the brand’s contemporary style with enhanced self-expression through eye-catching transparencies and intricate details,” according to Essilor Luxottica. Armani chose model […]
In South Korea, NEXEN TIRE has unveiled a demonstration tire composed of 52% sustainable materials, the majority (44%) of which can be attributed to natural rubber, biobased synthetic rubber, and silica derived from rice husk waste residue. The remaining 8% of sustainable content comes from polyester cord made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate bottles and bead […]
