In South Korea, CJ Biomaterials has partnered with Sweden’s BIQ Materials to produce artificial turf infill made with CJ’s PHACT™ polyhydroxyalkanoate. Infill, commonly used in soccer and sports fields, supports artificial turf and absorbs impact, helping to prevent player injuries. However, the European Union classified petroleum-based infill as intentionally added microplastics and moved to ban […]
In New York, an exhibit at Fugue Gallery is spotlighting the potential of renewable and reclaimed materials in design. Curated by Helena Elston, Living Room transforms a domestic setting with furniture and objects made from mycelium, recycled denim, woven algae, and even hand-tanned fish skin. Highlights include Eames chairs reupholstered with a denim-mycelium hybrid, a […]
In France, solid state fermentation startup Green Spot Technologies has raised €5 million ($US5.7 million) to scale production of its fermentation-based cocoa replacement. Green Spot Technologies’ MILATEA is a line of sustainable, fermented ingredients for bakers, pastry chefs, and chocolatiers. Designed to reduce or replace cocoa in recipes, the brand will feature a variety of […]
In South Korea, Yong Ju Lee Architecture has erected Mycelium Hut, a simple but habitable structure made of mycelium that demonstrates the potential for renewable materials in construction. Located on the campus of Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Mycelium Hut was made by growing mycelium into a custom mold made by 3D printing. […]
In the United Kingdom, luxury sports car maker McLaren has tapped tire major Pirelli for 50% renewable and recyclable tires. The project is the result of close collaboration between the Research and Development teams at Pirelli and McLaren—for which Pirelli is the sole supplier—and involved “true teamwork” right from the initial stages of development and […]
In Rhode Island, the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design has launched Loop Lab, an initiative to convert waste generated by the school into raw materials for student use. Currently, the lab focuses on paper waste. “It’s the lowest hanging fruit, if you will,” Jennifer Bissonnette, director of RISD’s Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab, tells […]
In Germany, Brenntag Specialties Food & Nutrition has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with ADM, covering key markets in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The agreement focuses on soy-based ingredients for meat alternatives and innovative nutrition products, with Brenntag offering ADM’s Profam®, Arcon®, Tradcon®, Adlec®, Ultralec®, Sopro®, and Soprotex® brands. Both companies […]
In Singapore, iced lattes made from beanless coffee and cow-free proteins pulled from air will be available shortly in a preview at the country’s One Financial Centre. The innovative beverage, named GRe:en Drop Coffee and sold by Ajinomoto Group, starts with mixing conventional coffee with a “coffee extender” made via fermentation by a Singapore startup […]
In California, cultivated meat maker Mission Barns has sold its pork for the first time at an exclusive dinner at San Francisco hot spot Fiorella. The Sunset District dining experience featured meatballs with Italian herbs and chilli, as well as in a Sicilian-inspired dish with raisins and pignoli, cooked by chef Brandon Gillis. Applewood-smoked bacon […]
In Australia, seaweed-based plastic startup Uluu has raised AU$16 million (US$10.4 million) to build a demonstration plant to prove the viability of its technology. Uluu’s bioplastic is home compostable, lightweight, and biodegrades in marine environments. The company is eyeing applications in cosmetics, fashion, packaging, and automotive. “After four years’ work developing this technology, including two […]
