Spiber raises $311 million to help fund Iowa plant
In Japan, protein fermentation firm Spiber has raised JPY 24.4 billion ($220 million) to help fund a previously announced production plant in Iowa. The financing...
Bamboo sneaker boasts a long waitlist
In Brazil, a vegan slip-on sneaker from Cariuma reportedly had a waitlist of over 20,000 people ahead of its September 8 launch. Available in...
Dutch startup grows mink fur in a lab
In the Netherlands, Geneus Biotech is using cellular agriculture technology to “bioprint” fur that could replace the controversial mink farming industry. Dubbed Furoid, the lab-grown...
BMW announces major renewable materials push
In Germany, luxury automaker BMW has said renewable materials will play a large role in its plans to cut its carbon footprint by 2030....
Biobased sneaker pioneer Allbirds files for IPO
In San Francisco, sustainability-focused shoe brand Allbirds has filed for an initial public offering ahead of a large retail expansion.
The company, which is known...
Shrimp weapon inspires unbreakable dental crown material
In Finland, researchers at VTT Technical Research Center of Finland have created a cellulose-based nanocomposite inspired by the ultra-strong clubs shrimp use to pulverize...
Clean teeth, clean earth: Company claims first carbon-neutral toothbrush
In India, GSK Consumer Healthcare says it has launched the world’s first carbon-neutral toothbrush. Made in the classic “Dr.Best” style, the toothbrush is made of...
Better (carbon) footprint for your feet: Nike evaluating emissions-sequestering material from Newlight
In Oregon, Nike is working with Newlight Technologies to explore the possibility of producing sneakers and apparel that actually sequester carbon instead of releasing...
Tea-rrific idea: Student develops wood alternative from kombucha waste
In Chicago, design student Gabe Tavas has been awarded the prestigious James Dyson award for developing a process to convert kombucha waste into an...
Old Navy introduces flip-flops produced from sugarcane
In San Francisco, the ubiquitous, no-frills Old Navy summer flip-flop is getting a renewable makeover thanks to EVA foam made from sugarcane.
On sale now...