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 Germany, automotive parts manufacturer Continental has developed a new key fob that is 100% bioplastic, earning the company a nomination for the 2024 Germany Sustainability Awards. The key fob replaces petroleum-based plastics with PA11, a biobased polyamide produced using castor oil as feedstock. “We are committed to providing sustainable products and solutions to our customers, […]
In France, specialty chemical maker Arkema has converted its full line of acrylic thickeners produced in Europe to 30% biobased content. The move lowers the product carbon footprint of the specialty additives—frequently used in coatings and adhesives—by 25%. “Used in architectural paints, industrial coatings, plasters, renders, adhesives, sealants, and various applications to optimize the rheology […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Emirates Biotech has selected SAMSUNG E&A as the contractor for its upcoming polylactic acid production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will produce a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative to petroleum-based plastics. The plant, expected to be operational in early 2028, will […]
In Australia, wallet and bag leader Bellroy will use sustainable materials produced by Modern Meadow in select consumer “carry goods.” Specifically, Bellroy will use Modern Meadow’s INNOVERA biomaterial (formerly known as BIO-VERA). INNOVERA is engineered with plant-based proteins, biopolymers and post-consumer waste to replicate the look and feel of the collagen found in leather. “With […]
In London, sustainable materials and fashion brand PANGAIA has launched a new athletic wear line from 100% castor oil-based polyamide. Dubbed PLNT Nylon, the all-black collection includes a jacket, blouson, and track pants. Details like zippers are made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate. PANGAIA recently told hypebeast that the collection is a direct response to the […]
In California, Buscar Company, a diversified holding company focused on natural resources and sustainable energy, has acquired a 50% stake in hemp bioplastics makter Terramer through a strategic stock swap transaction. Terramer has developed TERBO-1000, a proprietary hemp-based bioplastic that is 100% biodegradable within 180 days and leaves no microplastic residue. The company operates a […]
In China, biobased materials company Covation Biomaterials is set to launch CovationBio bioPTMEG, a biobased polytetramethylene ether glycol. BioPTMEG is a biobased alternative to petroleum-based PTMEG, helping customers reduce their reliance on non-renewable materials and maintain the durability and resilience expected of spandex, polyurethanes and thermoplastic elastomers. Feedstock is 100% biobased and obtained from annually […]
In Connecticut, a manufacturer of cow manure-based seed starters made a lucrative deal on a recent episode of the popular ABC entrepreneur showcase, Shark Tank. During the episode, CowPot founder Amanda Freund successfully pitched the biodegradable poop plant pots, ultimately negotiating a $200,000 investment in exchange for a 20% stake with veteran Shark, Kevin O’Leary. […]
In Colorado, researchers at the ATLAS Institute have created biodegradable press-on nails made from algae agar and chitosan sourced seashells. Dubbed Bio-e-Nails, the University of Colorado group said the customizable press-on nails can also be reshaped multiple times. “With Bio-e-Nails, there can be a second life, a third life, a fourth life,” said lead developer […]
