Ikea eyes mushrooms, brewery waste in bid to completely phase out plastics
In the Netherlands, furniture and home goods giant Ikea has vowed to eliminate plastic packaging by 2028.
While much of that plastic will be replaced...
On the (biobased) road again: Lignin asphalt trial holding up well
In the Netherlands, a test section of road using biobased asphalt has held up well over 6 months—encouraging news for efforts to decarbonize road...
Stay warm with popcorn? Theater snack holds promise for building insulation
In Germany, researchers at Georg August University have created a process to turn popcorn into a polystyrene foam alternative for building insulation.
Forest Sciences professor...
LG Chem and GS Caltex sign bioplastics pact
In South Korea, LG Chem and GS Caltex have signed a joint development deal for a fermentation-based production process for hydroxypropionic acid (3HP).
The...
Knock-out idea: Adidas uses cactus leather in boxing glove line
In Mexico, Adidas is using a cactus-based leather alternative in a new line of boxing gloves.
The material, called Desserto, uses prickly pear cactus as...
“Living” robot dress is here to remind us life is fleeting
In London, fashion brand Auroboros has designed a “living” concept dress from salt and recycled plastic that grows, changes color and shape in response...
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...