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...
Undisputed GOAT Tom Brady expands biodegradable sunglass line
In New York, sunglass company Christopher Cloos has added new styles to the biodegradable sunglass line it launched late last year with Greatest Of...
Vans stays on-trend with vegan skater shoe line
In California, Vans has introduced a vegan line of its iconic skate shoe. Dubbed Eco Theory, the sneakers use natural rubber for soles, organic...
Adidas invests in wood-based textile fiber maker’s IPO
In Finland, adidas has invested €3 million ($3.65 million) in the initial public offering of Spinnova, a company using wood and agricultural waste to...
Colombian inventor creates biodegradable face masks that germinate
In Colombia, entrepreneur Héctor Mauricio Páez has developed biodegradable face masks made of cellulose paper with embedded seeds.
Dubbed GreenGace, the mask can be planted...
Look fierce but eco-friendly with plant-based beauty blender
In Illinois, sustainability-focused cosmetics brand EcoTools has introduced a renewable beauty blender that degrades in 180 days.
Beauty blenders have become a staple of makeup...