Perrier eyes bioplastic by 2025

In France, Perrier announced it will invest €1million ($1.1 million) in three startups to develop more sustainable packaging for its sparkling water. Recipients include Biotic,...

Entrepreneurs start eco-friendly sanitary napkin company

In India, two entrepreneurs have created biodegradable sanitary napkins from the stems of kenaf fibers. Dubbed Bliss Pads, Niveda R and Gowthan S chose stems...

Finding a circular solution for bioplastics

In the United Kingdom, researchers from the University of Bath and University of Birmingham have developed a way to recycled plant-based plastics. “Most plastic is...

Packaging company taps Danimer for compostable produce bags

In Georgia, bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific and Columbia Packaging Group have partnered to make compostable produce bags from Danimer’s Nodax™ polyhydroxyalkanoate. Nodax was verified by...

Sashay away, petroleum: Ecopel launches plant-based faux fur

In Shanghai, Ecopel has launched a partially plant-based faux fur dubbed KOBA. The new material incorporates SORONA, a corn-based fiber manufactured by DuPont. While animal...

Vegan sneaks get nod from A-listers

In Milan, entrepreneur Umberto de Marco has launched a vegan sneaker brand made from recycled materials and biobased plastics. Dubbed Yatay—the name of a palm...

Zero-waste juice bar generates buzz

In Bengaluru, entrepreneur Anandraj BSN’s otherwise unremarkable juice bar has become an Instagram darling thanks to his zero-waste policy of serving his wares in...

Mattel rolls out first bioplastic toy sets

In California, toy giant Mattel is set to begin selling building block sets made from bioplastics. The Mega Bloks line for pre-schoolers now includes...

Colorado researchers create self-healing “Frankenstein” concrete

In Colorado, scientists have created a living concrete substitute using cyanobacteria that absorbs carbon and can actually repair itself. University of Colorado Boulder professor Wil...

Spanish company launches potato-based plastic

In Spain, sustainable plastics company Kompuestos has unveiled packaging for fruits and vegetables made entirely of potato starch. The bioplastic, which will be sold within...

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