Berlin startup Made of Air develops carbon-negative bioplastic
In Germany, startup Made of Air says it has developed a bioplastic derived from burnt plant and forestry waste, also known as biochar, that...
Patagonia nabs recycled cotton fiber supply deal
In California, popular outdoor gear brand Patagonia has signed an offtake agreement for a textile fiber made from cotton textile waste. Dubbed Infinna, the...
Danish food colorants startup raises €6 million
In Denmark, a company developing fermentation-based vegan food colorants has raised €6 million (US$7.14 million) in a seed funding round, bringing its total funding...
DuPont partners with Indian textile major to expand market for Sorona renewable fibers
In Delaware, DuPont Biomaterials has announced a collaboration in which JayaShree Textiles will launch a sustainable fabric collection incorporating DuPont’s renewable Sorona fibers.
JayaShree, which...
“Let’s Get Physical” sustainable activewear line is the 80s throwback we deserve
In London, sustainable apparel firm PANGAIA is set to launch an activewear line that incorporates numerous renewable materials while at the same time paying...
Nike adds pineapple leather to materials palette
In Oregon, sneaker giant Nike has introduced a new collection incorporating a pineapple-based leather alternative produced in the Philippines. The Happy Pineapple collection debuted...
Gucci develops vegan leather
In Italy, luxury brand Gucci has launched its first eco-friendly sneaker, featuring animal-free leather developed in-house. Dubbed Demetra, the material was developed at Gucci’s Gruppo...
Trippy treatment: Startup synthesizes medicinal ‘shrooms
In Canada, Core One Labs has developed a process to make psilocybin biosynthetically, opening doors for a more efficient and controlled method of producing...
Green sneaker pioneer Allbirds calls for more investment in natural materials
In California, eco-friendly sneaker brand Allbirds is calling for more investment and innovation in natural materials. In an interview with design publication dezeen, the...
Kanye set to drop algae-foam Yeezy sneakers
In Oregon, Kanye West’s Yeezy sneaker line is set to drop three new designs made using algae-based foam. Dubbed Yeezy Foam Runner, the sneakers are...