DiCaprio invests in climate-focused VC fund
In California, Leonardo DiCaprio has invested in the $45-million debut fund of Regeneration.VC, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on climate and sustainability.
Co-led by...
Biobased textiles featured on the red carpet
In Hollywood, California, three celebrities walked the red carpet for the 94th Academy Awards in gowns made of Lenzing’s TENCEL wood-based fibers, highlighting the...
Designer Tom Ford names plastics innovation prize finalists
In New York, fashion designer Tom Ford has announced the finalists for the Ocean-Safe Alternatives Competition’s Plastic Innovation Prize.
The eight finalists include three companies—Kelpi,...
Frito-Lay revisits compostable packaging with quieter design
In Texas, snack giant Frito-Lay has introduced 100% biobased packaging that is industrially compostable and—unlike its first foray into renewable packaging—quiet.
Developed in partnership with...
Neiman Marcus to phase out fur, eyes plant-based alternatives
In Texas, department store Neiman Marcus—one of the one’s largest fur sellers—is phasing out the high-end material in favor of slaughter-free alternatives. The company...
California company claims world’s first biodegradable sneaker
In California, new sustainable footwear brand Blueview has launched what it claims to be the world’s first biodegradable shoe.
Dubbed Blueview Pacific and retailing for...
Braskem and Sojitz aim to build three biobased MEG and PET plans
In Brazil, Braskem and Sojitz Corporation have partnered to produce biobased monoethylene glycol and monopropylene glycol. Subject to the conclusion of technology development in...
Dell explores dissolvable circuit boards in laptops
In Texas, Dell Technologies has launched a prototype laptop featuring biobased components as it looks to increase product content and packaging from recycled or...
Genomatica and Asahi Kasei partner on biobased nylon 6,6
In San Diego, Genomatica has announced a partnership with Japan’s Asahi Kasei, which aims to use Genomatica’s GENO HMD process to manufacture biobased hexamethylenediamine...
Plant-based asphalt startup tells carbon to hit the road
In Norway, a startup has developed a road repair process that uses recycled asphalt and a proprietary plant-based adhesive that sequesters carbon, offering a...