Upcoming H&M line to feature cactus leather
In Sweden, fast-fashion major H&M has launched a new collection featuring vegan leather made from prickly pear cactus.
H&M says the material is similar to...
Plant-based stock index takes guesswork out of green investing
In Chicago, the first index of publicly traded plant-based stocks has been launched. Dubbed the Global Vegan Impact and Innovation Index, or VegTech, the...
Shake Shack is the latest chain to evaluate bioplastic utensils and straws
In New York, popular burger chain Shake Shack is trialing the use of bioplastic straws and utensils at a handful of its 310 stores.
Nation’s...
Bashed bugs could have future use in sustainable design
In Mexico, designer Moisés Hernández has replaced synthetic dyes in his chairs with those made from ground-up insects. Hernández tells dezeen he makes the dyes...
Aquaman star endorses algae-based sneakers
In Illinois, climbing gear brand So iLL has partnered with Aquaman star Jason Momoa to launch sneakers made from algae and other biodegradable materials,...
Allbirds invests in Illinois plant-based leather start-up
In San Francisco, popular sustainability-focused shoe brand Allbirds has invested $2 million in Natural Fiber Welding to advance development of plant-based leather alternatives.
Founded by...
Amyris acquires Brazilian clean beauty brand
In Brazil, renewable chemicals company Amyris has acquired the clean beauty brand Costa Brazil for an undisclosed sum.
Co-founded by Francisco Costa and Michele Levy...
Canadian researcher develops compostable coffee pod
In British Columbia, researcher Zachary Hudson has developed a compostable coffee pod made from renewable materials.
The University of British Columbia assistant professor and research...
Tempeh inspires Indonesian mushroom leather startup
In Badung, Indonesia, Mycotech Lab is developing technology to produce vegan leather from mycelium. The company was inspired by the process used to make...
Iron Man invests in bioplastic
In Singapore, Iron Man has invested in a bioplastic startup. Robert Downey Jr., who played “genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist” Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man,...