Treating injury and old age gets greener with biobased orthotics
In Finland, an orthotics company is producing biodegradable splints made from wood and biopolymers. Onbone, based in Espoo, has 9 patents and 12 pending...
Sao Paulo police to be issued biobased bullet-proof vests
In Brazil, bullet-proof vests that protect both the wearer and the environment will soon be available. Royal DSM, producer of Dyneema UD ultra-high molecular...
Vegan leather maker raises $130 million, brings fashion veteran on as CEO
In New Jersey, Modern Meadow, a startup developing biofabricated materials with properties similar to leather, has raised $130 million in a series C funding.
Led...
French sneaker brand crowdfunds 100% biobased shoe
In France, lifestyle sneaker brand Umòja Shoes has unveiled a 100% biobased and biodegradable sneaker.
Dubbed MMEA—Swahili for plant—the shoe uses many materials and...
Fruit peels used to make dissolvable tote bags
In Germany, two design students have made see-through shopping totes that can be dissolved in water or used as fertilizer once the consumer is...
Singapore design firm creates edible takeout container
In Singapore, design firm Forest & Whale has created single-use takeout packaging made from wheat husk and polyhydroxyalkanoate, a bioplastic made by bacteria. Dubbed...
Algae-based tennis racket serve up sustainability
In Chicago, tennis giant Wilson has manufactured 422 rackets incorporating algae-based plastic and solvent-free coatings. Called the Naked series, each racket is priced at $499....
Vans exploring biobased alternatives for its classic sneakers
In California, classic skater sneaker brand Vans has committed to making 100% of its core materials regenerative, responsibly sourced, renewable or recycled by 2030.
The...
Syn bio firm raises half a billion in IPO
In California, synthetic biology firm Zymergen has raised $500 million in an initial public offering. Shares began trading Thursday on Nasdaq under the ticker...
Help the earth, twice: Polish startup introduces biodegradable hot cups with embedded tree seeds
In Poland, a Poznan-based startup has launched biodegradable coffee and tea cups that also contain tree seeds.
The company, dubbed Picup, says its cups are...