Biodegradable flossers are a win-win for earth and your dental hygiene
In Michigan, leading dental flosser brand Plackers has introduced 100% biodegradable flossers made from natural silk floss, coconut coating, and PHA bioplastic sourced from...
Ecovative adds Reformation and Wolverine to roster of brand partners
In New York, mycelium textiles producer Ecovative has welcomed fashion brand Reformation into its Fashion for Good Cooperative and inked a separate deal with...
Solvay invests in Lisbon fermentation site
In Portugal, chemical major Solvay has announced an undisclosed investment in Suanfarma’s Lisbon manufacturing site to support production of natural ingredients via fermentation.
This transaction,...
Gemstone-encrusted, virgin alpaca wool diapers revealed to be Goop stunt
In California, a wellness brand best known for questionable health advice, occasionally tone-deaf promotion of ultra-luxury items, and A-list founder Gwyneth Paltrow has launched...
Canadian brand looks to penetrate condom market with natural latex
In Canada, a newly launched sexual wellness brand is selling biodegradable condoms that eschew the “unnecessary and harmful” ingredients found in mass-marketed prophylactics. Dubbed...
London design studio unveils biodegradable COVID-19 test concept
In London, industrial design studio Morrama has developed a prototype rapid test for COVID-19 that is biodegradable and recyclable. They hope the design will...
BMW to use BASF’s biobased corrosion-protection coatings
In Germany, BMW has become the first OEM to use partially renewable automotive coatings produced by chemicals giant BASF.
The BMW Group will use BASF...
German brand launches vegan mountain biking shoe
In Germany, outdoor brand Doghammer has claimed the world’s first 100% vegan mountain bike shoe. Dubbed Bike Graveler, the shoe includes alternative leather, canvas,...
“Horniculture” Society promotes safe senior sex with biodegradable, veggie-themed condoms
In the United Kingdom, a cheeky public relations campaign is promoting safe sex among the over 65s by launching veggie-themed condoms in garden centers.
The...
Michelin boosts renewable content of e-bike racing tires
In France, tire giant Michelin has launched tires for motorcycling racing that contain several biobased materials, including natural rubber, oil from orange and lemon...