Louis Vuitton introduces $1,000 corn-based sneaker
In Paris, iconic luxury brand Louis Vuitton has introduced a unisex sneaker made from 90% recycled and biobased materials.
The pricey kicks, named Charlie, feature...
Buy Timberland glasses, plant a tree that won’t become timber
In New Hampshire, popular urban boot brand Timberland has launched an eyewear line that uses biobased materials and plants trees for every purchase.
Available...
Wood-based battery material wins forest products award
In Finland, a lignin-based material developed by Stora Enso for use in lithium-ion batteries has won the prestigious Metsä360 award.
Dubbed Lignode, the material is...
European VC adds funds for early-stage industrial bio
In Paris, venture capital firm Sofinnova Partners has raised €150 million ($168 million) for its third industrial biotech fund dedicated to early-stage, environmental impact...
Touring “pollution pods” recreate world’s worst air
In the UK, “pollution pods” that mimic the sensation of breathing some of the world’s lowest-quality are being moved around the country to help...
Microsoft looks to algae and fungi to construct green data centers
In Washington, Microsoft is looking ahead to the data centers of the future, which it believes may be built with algae bricks and use...
PETA praises H&M’s animal-free fashion line
In Sweden, fast fashion leader H&M has launched a PETA-approved, animal-free collection featuring innovations like grape leather and a down made from flowers instead...
Cali lifestyle brand raises $1 million for fully biodegradable shoe
In California, direct-to-consumer brand KOKOLU has raised $1 million in an angel investing round that it will use to expand its sustainable apparel offering.
Its...
Evonik acquires Swiss plant extract firm
In Germany, specialty chemical leader Evonik has acquired Switzerland plant extract producer Botanica for an undisclosed sun. Botanica will be integrated into the Care Solutions...
London “phallus palace” (a.k.a., boxer brief) brand raises eyebrows and funds
In the UK, a men’s underwear startup with a stellar copywriting team and biodegradable designs has raised £2.6 million ($3.6 million) to expand production...