Kickstarter launched for Johnny, an apple-growing sneaker
In Toronto, a designer has launched a Kickstarter to fund production of a biodegradable shoe that, if buried, can be grown into an apple...
Scottish group wants to turn fish guts into fashion
In the United Kingdom, research is underway to convert seafood waste into adipic acid, a precursor material for nylon.
The consortium includes researchers from the...
Israeli startup using algae to solve fashion’s environmental woes
In Israel, a startup is converting algae into natural fibers and dyes in an effort to combat the heavy environmental cost of the fashion...
Sustainable sexy time: Biobased materials penetrate adult toy market
In Brooklyn, Vice Media has offered an in-depth review of various adult toys that are trying to create both pleasure and good “vibes” by...
Former boy bander Zayn Malik partners on biobased sunglass line
In the United Kingdom, X-Factor and One Direction alum Zayn Malik has released a sunglass collection with Arnette that features biobased acetate frames.
Dubbed Zayn...
Scent-sational: Chanel adds renewable materials to perfume packaging
In France, iconic fragrance brand Chanel has launched plant-based, biodegradable caps for its perfume bottles.
Following two years of research and nearly 50 prototypes, Chanel...
Like Farm to Table food? Then you’ll love Field to Foot sneakers
In Oregon, KEEN Footwear has launched what it calls the industry’s first “field to foot” sneaker made using agricultural waste.
KEEN says it took two...
Apple plans recycled and renewable materials push
In California, Apple has announced environmental targets including its intention to eliminate mining and use recycled and renewable materials in its products.
The announcement follows...
Plant-based medication blister packs set to debut in Canada
In Vancouver, medication packaging company Jones Healthcare Group has partnered with good natured products to deliver biobased blister packaging for medications.
The companies say that...
Cargill to acquire Arkema’s biobased epoxides business
In Minnesota, ag giant Cargill has announced it will acquire Arkema’s biobased epoxides business located in Blooming Prairie. The facility produces epoxides by combining...