Solvay declares biotech a key pillar of future growth
In Brussels, major chemical maker Solvay has declared renewable materials and biotechnology a major pillar of future growth. The company, which reported $10.6 billion...
New York biobased leather startup raises $1.7 million
In New York, startup Tomtex has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to advance development and commercialization of leather-like materials from mushroom and seafood...
Earth is Lovin’ It: Georgia McDonald’s pilots biobased cups
In Savanah, Georgia, McDonald’s is testing cups made from equal parts recycled materials and biobased plastic made from the company’s own used cooking oil.
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Start your engines: Bridgestone’s guayule tire to make racing debut
In Nashville, tires made from natural rubber extracted from a Southwest US desert shrub will make their racing debut at the Big Machine Music...
Sashay away, animal leather: Stella McCartney moves mushroom alternatives from runway to retail
In London, vegconomist reports that fashion sustainability pioneer Stella McCartney is set to introduce a luxury bag made from Mylo-brand mushroom leather. First showcased...
DiCaprio and Kutcher invest in shrimp shell foam startup
In California, a manufacturer of a biobased alternative to Styrofoam has added Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher to its roster of investors. The two...
Floating Fungi: Mycelium-buoy test planned for Maine coast
In Maine, buoys made of fungi root material mycelium could help reduce the impact of plastics waste from the fishing industry.
The myco buoy is...
Indian team develops space bricks
In India, researchers at the Indian Space Research Organisation and Indian Institute of Science have jointly developed a building material from bacteria, guar beans,...
Sound investment: Music collective introduces bioplastic LP record
In the United Kingdom, a music industry sustainability collective has unveiled the world’s first bioplastic record as an eco-friendly alternative to standard vinyl LPs.
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Wilson serves up sustainability with new tennis racket launch
In Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods has launched new sustainable offerings for tennis players, including performance rackets made from bioplastics, recycled plastics, and waterborne coatings.
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