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...
I don’t see London or France, thanks to biodegradable underpants
In the United Kingdom, Stripe & Stare, a brand focused on pajamas and knickers, has launched a 100% compostable line of underwear.
Dubbed the B...
Coldplay announces “sustainable tour” with bamboo stage, electricity-generating floor
In the United Kingdom, popular rock act Coldplay has announced its upcoming tour will emit half the carbon dioxide emissions as its last outing,...
Psych! Beet juice concoction tricks mosquitos into drinking poison
In Sweden, startup Molecular Attraction has developed a plant-based poison concoction that tricks mosquitos into thinking they’re drink blood.
Made from beet juice, the idea...
Plant-based credit card plants a tree for every purchase
In California, a new credit card will help combat the climate crisis by planting a tree every time you shop.
With every purchase on the...
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...