Clean teeth, clean earth: Company claims first carbon-neutral toothbrush
In India, GSK Consumer Healthcare says it has launched the world’s first carbon-neutral toothbrush. Made in the classic “Dr.Best” style, the toothbrush is made of...
Better (carbon) footprint for your feet: Nike evaluating emissions-sequestering material from Newlight
In Oregon, Nike is working with Newlight Technologies to explore the possibility of producing sneakers and apparel that actually sequester carbon instead of releasing...
Tea-rrific idea: Student develops wood alternative from kombucha waste
In Chicago, design student Gabe Tavas has been awarded the prestigious James Dyson award for developing a process to convert kombucha waste into an...
Old Navy introduces flip-flops produced from sugarcane
In San Francisco, the ubiquitous, no-frills Old Navy summer flip-flop is getting a renewable makeover thanks to EVA foam made from sugarcane.
On sale now...
Once-mothballed succinic acid plant running at double original output
In Sarnia, Ontario, a biobased succinic acid built that went offline in 2018 is getting new life thanks to a new, more efficient process...
Clariant gains full ownership of Brazil natural ingredients firm
In Brazil, Swiss specialty chemical Clariant has bought out the 70% of shares it did not already own in Beraca, a manufacturer of natural...
Givaudan partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to scale-up rare ingredients
In Boston, Swiss specialty chemicals giant Givaudan has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to enable fermentation-based production processes for ingredients that are in demand but...
Pangaia adds two new plant-based fibers to its stable of materials
In London, sustainability-focused clothing brand Pangaia has added two new biobased fabrics to its collection. Made entirely from agricultural waste, PlntFiber and FrutFiber will help...
Oprah-backed biotech raises $250 million
In California, a company that boasts A-listers Oprah and Katy Perry among its investors has raised $250 million to advance its plant-based, shelf-life-extending produce...
Every little bit helps: Bakeries look to swap out plastic bread clips
In New Zealand, two bakeries have announced plans to eliminate plastic bread clips—the ubiquitous doohickeys used to better seal bread packaging and keep loaves...