In New Jersey, watchmaker Casio has expanded its biomass-based watch collection with three new watches. Incorporating raw materials from castor beans and corn, the Pro Trek Biomass Collection includes the PRG340 Climber series designed for mountain climbing, trekking, and other outdoor activities. According to Casio, the series’ bezels, which are more prone to impact than […]
In Margate, UK, designer Carly Breame has converted the leftover fish bones, potato peels and oyster shells from one of the seaside town’s local fish and chip shops into plates. A recent graduate of Central Saint Martins’ Material Futures master’s program, Breame calls the hyperlocal ceramics Off the Menu. The material is sourced from Angela’s […]
In Virginia, Kensing, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire amphoteric surfactants and specialty esters manufacturing assets in Hopewell, Virginia from Germany’s Evonik Corporation. The purchase price was not disclosed. Kensing a leading manufacturer of natural vitamin E, plant sterols, specialty esters and high-purity anionic surfactants. It is a portfolio company of One […]
In China, Angel Yeast, a globally listed yeast and yeast extract manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Beijing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd to jointly build a polyhydroxyalkanoates bioplastics plant in in Yichang, Hubei province. The 30,000-ton plant will begin construction this month and is expected to be completed in September 2023. The cost was not […]
In Prague, Pope Francis has requested young people cut down on meat to help address the climate crisis. In a letter to the EU Youth Conference, which began last week, the sustainable see called on young people to take care of our “common home” in light of climate change. “May you aspire to a life […]
In Los Angeles, trendy clothing brand Rose in Good Faith has launched a line of sneakers made from cork, cotton liner, ethylene vinyl acetate, and plastic sourced from defective sex toys. Dubbed Plastic Soul, the idea came after Rose in Good Faith founder David Teitelbaum visited sex toy maker Doc Johnson’s factory and saw that […]
In the United Kingdom, an entrepreneur has launched a 99% paper pregnancy test that can be recycled with the rest of your cardboard boxes and papers. Dubbed Hoopsy, the test is the creation of Lara Solomon, who was concerned by the amount of plastic waste generated by her own infertility journey. According to Women’s Health […]
In Israel, a group of designers have created an exhibit showcasing structures made by 3D-printing soil and seeds. Dubbed “To Grow a Building” and presented at Jerusalem Design Week 2022, the budding buildings are made by a custom robotic arm. As the roots set the walls, the seeds sprout on the outside to create an […]
In South Africa, cultivated meat producer Mogale Meat says it could have lab-grown game meat, such as springbok, wildebeest, and impala, available for sampling this year, and launched commercially within three years. Founded by former wildlife veterinarian Paul Bartels in 2020, Mogale has already demonstrated production of cell-based chicken. But the company notes that meat-eating […]
In Spain, Cepsa Química has begun supply of renewable linear alkylbenzene (LAB) to consumer goods giant Unilever for use in cleaning and laundry products. Dubbed NextLab, the LAB is a surfactant partially made from biomass instead of the fossil fuels. Currently, 85% of the overall carbon demand in chemical and derived materials sector is still […]
