H&M launches shoe line with banana fiber and grape leather
In Sweden, fast-fashion giant H&M has partnered with shoe maker Good News to more broadly market footwear incorporating banana fiber, grape leather, and recycled...
Singapore joint venture targets spider silk streetwear
In Singapore, a consortium of companies have founded Spydasilk Enterprises to develop and commercialize luxury streetwear made from spider silk.
Spydasilk owners are spider silk...
Biobased adult toy makes sustainability sexy
In Berlin, boudoir brand Womanizer has launched a renewable and biodegradable adult toy line called Premium Eco. Developed in partnership with British singer/songwriter Lily...
Danimer plans $700-million bioplastic plant
In Georgia, bioplastic maker Danimer Scientific has announced a $700-million investment in polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production capacity at Bainbridge.
The announcement closely follows Danimer signing a...
Canadian researchers make polyurethane alternative from fish guts
In Newfoundland, researchers at Memorial University have described a process to turn fish heads, bones, skin and guts into a biodegradable replacement for polyurethane.
The...
Kris Jenner and Chrissy Teigen launch “plant-powered” cleaning and personal care line
In California, A-listers Kris Jenner and Chrissy Teigen have launched a home cleaning and self-care brand containing plant-based ingredients and natural aromatherapy scents.
Dubbed Safely,...
Synthetic biology pioneer Zymergen files for IPO
In California, synthetic biology firm Zymergen has filed for a $100 million IPO, according to a document with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Zymergen says...
Biobased coffee pod maker granted BioPreferred label
In Delaware, a producer of biobased coffee pods has earned certification from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Smile Beverage Werks says the Certified Biobased...
Find your beach but keep it clean: Corona testing renewable packaging
In Mexico, summer beer mainstay Corona is testing a six-pack holder made of recycled wood fibers and barley straw. The popular beer, whose tagline “Find...
Taste the rainbow (sustainably): Mars set to trial PHA packaging for Skittles
In Chicago, candy behemoth Mars Wrigley has inked a two-year deal with polyhydroxyalkanoate manufacturer Danimer Scientific to create biodegradable wrappers for Skittles.
Mars hopes to...