Touring “pollution pods” recreate world’s worst air
In the UK, “pollution pods” that mimic the sensation of breathing some of the world’s lowest-quality are being moved around the country to help...
Microsoft looks to algae and fungi to construct green data centers
In Washington, Microsoft is looking ahead to the data centers of the future, which it believes may be built with algae bricks and use...
PETA praises H&M’s animal-free fashion line
In Sweden, fast fashion leader H&M has launched a PETA-approved, animal-free collection featuring innovations like grape leather and a down made from flowers instead...
Cali lifestyle brand raises $1 million for fully biodegradable shoe
In California, direct-to-consumer brand KOKOLU has raised $1 million in an angel investing round that it will use to expand its sustainable apparel offering.
Its...
Evonik acquires Swiss plant extract firm
In Germany, specialty chemical leader Evonik has acquired Switzerland plant extract producer Botanica for an undisclosed sun. Botanica will be integrated into the Care Solutions...
London “phallus palace” (a.k.a., boxer brief) brand raises eyebrows and funds
In the UK, a men’s underwear startup with a stellar copywriting team and biodegradable designs has raised £2.6 million ($3.6 million) to expand production...
Brooklyn start-up makes perfume (almost) out of thin air
In New York, a startup is using captured carbon dioxide to produce ethanol for a proof-of-concept perfume. Dubbed Air Eau de Parfum, Air Company’s...
Cali waste firm showcases poop pigment
In California, waste management technology firm bioforcetech has unveiled a pigment produced from sewage sludge.
The company displayed the technology at Dutch Design Week, where...
Dutch designer envisions biomaterial skyscrapers
In the Netherlands, a biomaterials advocate says buildings could be completely made from plant-based products and natural mineral materials.
Lucas DeMan, CEO of Biobased Creations,...
Symrise expands sustainable patchouli sourcing program
In Sumatra, flavors and fragrance giant Symrise and Van Aroma have expanded their sustainable patchouli cultivation program.
The two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...