New biobased textile chems add antimicrobial and heat-dissipating function
In Belgium, Devan Chemicals will launch two renewable textile finishing products at industry trade show Heimtextil.
The offering includes a renewable antimicrobial, dubbed BI-OME natural,...
Young Kiwi entrepreneur turns “rock snot” into paper
In New Zealand, a millennial entrepreneur has developed a method to convert an invasive algae into various materials, including paper, fabric, and bioplastic.
Commonly called...
Indian shoemaker set to launch 82% renewable shoe
In India, Panchkula-based Cedrus Lifestyles has designed an 82% biobased lifestyle sneaker.
The upper part of the shoe, lining material, and shoelaces are made from...
Hemp airplane struggles to gain funding
In Ontario, Hempearth is raising funds to build the world’s first hemp airplane, and the company’s founder hopes to one day build the world’s...
Wildflowers eyed as cruelty-free alternative to goose down
In California, vegan textile company PANGAIA has launched a new insulating material for jackets and comforters that is made from wildflowers.
Dubbed FLWRDWN, PANGAIA says...
Renewable solutions sparked designers’ imaginations in 2019
In London, architecture and design publication dezeen has compiled the most innovative materials of 2019, and renewable products are heavily featured. Seaweed, spider silk,...
Scottish entrepreneur finds plant-based inspiration in Africa
In Scotland, entrepreneur John Ferguson is gaining traction for his thermal insulation made from sisal, a plant found in east Africa.
Ferguson says his company,...
Maine bets on forest products
In Maine, advocates for the state’s forest products industry are aiming for 30% growth in five years, to reach $8 billion in sales by...
HempWave to take controlling stake in Celexus
In Arizona, HempWave has revealed it plans on buying a controlling stake in Celexus, an acquisition, management and holding company for early-stage, high-growth businesses...
3D-printed “concept” fruit designed for produce-less world
In Jerusalem, Bezalel Academy of Art and Design graduate Meydan Levy is preparing for a world in which low bee populations mean fruit has...