In California, the paper nacho cheese cups Taco Bell has introduced in some restaurants to comply with plastic bans has divided the internet, with some patrons applauding the sustainability initiative and others complaining the cups are smaller and less durable. According to Mashed.com, which did a deep dive on the topic, the main complaint among […]
In Spain, sustainable automotive company LIUX has unveiled a 3D printed electric vehicle prototype that uses 90% recycled and plant-based materials. Named Animal, the car’s body, interior, and chassis are made from biopolymer fibers and resins. Body panels are made from cork and linen. “A large part of the outer bodywork” will be made of […]
In Italy, an environmentally focused NFT dubbed Kutee Kitties hopes to sell original cartoons of hip cats to fund bioplastics development and other plastics waste mitigation measures. Sales of the 10,000 Kutee Kitties NFTs—which are available on OpenSea for 0.15 ETH (US$182.12)—will be used to help finance projects and companies like hemp- and ag waste-based […]
In Maine, a 100% biobased, 3D-printed prototype home is being touted as a possible solution to unsustainably high home prices. Dubbed BioHome 3D, the 600-square-foot domicile features 3D-printed floors, walls and a roof comprised of wood fibers and bioresins. Construction waste was nearly eliminated due to the precision of the printing process. BioHome 3D hopes […]
In Oman, Bank Nizwa is now offering bioplastic credit and debit cards. The Shari’ah-compliant cards are “designed to cater to different segments of customers’ needs by offering consumer-driven solutions that deliver value [and] bring the best of sustainable practices, exclusive rewards and unparalleled convenience in one card,” Bank Nizwa says in a press statement. PLA […]
In Colorado, Eco-Products has announced a new line of compostable straws made from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a plant-based plastic derived from canola oil. Available individually wrapped or unwrapped and in a variety of lengths from 5.5 to 10.25 inches, the straws are BPI-certified compostable and meet ASTM D6400 standards for compostability. “With demand rising for more […]
In Israel, foodtech startup Wilk has developed the world’s first yoghurt using both cell-cultured and conventional milk fat. The hybrid product has been validated by external laboratories to confirm it meets the necessary chemical and biological requirements. “This is a significant milestone, not just for Wilk, but for the Israeli FoodTech space and wider global […]
In London, plant-based fur maker ECOPEL is urging King Charles to forgo animal-fur trim in his coronation robe in favor of a cruelty-free alternative. British monarchs have traditionally worn purple robes trimmed with fur from ermine—a member of the weasel family—during the solemn ceremony. In a letter addressed to Buckingham Palace, ECOPEL CEO Christopher Sarfati […]
In New York, alternative dairy major Oatly has announced the “Oatly Emotional Support Hotline for Plant-Based Eaters Attending Traditional Meat and Dairy-based Thanksgiving Dinners.” According to the announcement on Oatly’s website, the service can be accessed by calling 1-866-OAT-LINE and “may or may” not include positive affirmations, a motivational locker room speech, a “blank audio […]
In California, cultivated meat maker UPSIDE Foods has received a “No Questions” letter from the US FDA, which amounts to confirmation that UPSIDE’s cell-based chicken is considered by the agency to be safe for human consumption. While approval is still required from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service before commercial sales can begin, FDA’s nod […]
