Ikea denies interest in burger bun couch
In Montreal, subversive artist Gab Bois has crafted a couch from burger and hot dog buns meant to resemble the vaguely loaf-like Camaleonda sofa...
Alert Augustus Gloop, a village made of cacao is planned for Ecuador
In Ecuador, an entire village has been planned using renewable construction materials, including 3-D-printed cacao waste.
Complete with an education and research center and chocolate...
Valentino steps into renewable sneaker market
In Milan, luxury brand Valentino has introduced two sneakers designs made from recycled and renewable materials.
Featuring uppers and sides made of viscose and polyurethane...
Maybelline to boost biobased content
In New York, mainstay cosmetics brand Maybelline has vowed to make 95% of its formulas either biobased or derived from minerals or circular sources...
Scottish startup looks to convert fish waste into cleaning ingredients
In Scotland, a startup with six-figure funding support from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre is developing a surfactant from fish farming byproducts.
Fish oils account...
Plant-based hair extensions attract investment, support environmental justice
In North Carolina, plant-based hair extension company Rebundle has raised $1.4 million to increase production, but will continue to prioritize the environmental justice and...
Bangladeshi scientist develops biodegradable PPE from jute and chitosan
In Bangladesh, the same scientist behind the popular Sonali jute bag has created biodegradable personal protective equipment using jute and chitosan, a material found...
Start your day the biobased way with bioplastic toaster, kettle, and coffee maker
In the UK, Philips Domestic Appliances has launched a line of home appliances made out of bioplastic. More specifically, the Eco-Conscious Edition, which includes...
Mask and you shall receive: Finnish consortium developing biobased, anti-viral PPE
In Finland, LUT University has launched the BIOPROT project to develop face masks that are renewable, biodegradable, and antimicrobial. The goal is to protect...
Get fit, be green, attain inner peace with biobased yoga mats
In South Carolina, sustainable yoga mat producer Yoloha is using biobased thermoplastic elastomers produced by Swedish plastics compounder Hexpol. The customized material has 55%...