Swiss coffee capsules switch to bioplastic made from pulp and paper waste
In Switzerland, Delica AG has begun selling coffee capsules made from renewable polypropylene.
Produced by chemical giant SABIC, the PP pods can be used with...
China’s Xtep has big plans for PLA in clothing
In China, sporting goods brand Xtep has introduced t-shirts made from polylactic acid in an effort to cut down on the massive environmental footprint...
Dell introduces laptops with biobased materials
In India, Dell Technologies is using biobased materials in the casings for its Precision and Latitude series of laptops.
The Precision 3560 and Latitude 5320...
Coconut cooler startup raises cash
In the Philippines, an agtech company repurposing coconut waste into biodegradable coolers has raised an unspecified amount of money in a seed funding round....
Biobased materials eyed as solution to ocean “ghost nets” problem
In Cyprus, biodegradable fishing nets initiative SEALIVE has received European Union funding to help prevent maritime harm due to ghost nets—fishing nets that are...
Denmark funds grass-based packaging efforts
In Denmark, researchers are researching the use of grass fibers to create food delivery packaging in an effort to reduce plastics waste and lower...
Nivea to introduce biobased polypropylene packaging
In Germany, skincare brand Beiersdorf has started using biobased polypropylene jars for its popular Nivea face cream. The jars are made from tall oil,...
Mexican designers introduce biobased razor
In Mexico City, a trio of designers has created a biodegradable razor made from partially renewable plastics. Dubbed Oquari, the razor is made with...
Tom Ford, Entourage star launch degradable plastic contest
In New York, high fashion tastemaker Tom Ford and celebrity-backed environmental consultancy 52HZ are offering a $1.2 million prize for a degradable plastic.
The Tom...
Gelatinous goo garments showcased in Iceland
In Iceland, designer Valdís Steinarsdóttir has developed a gelatin-based material that can be made into seamless articles of clothing using molds. The garments can...