Eastman, NB coatings partner on bioplastics for auto applications
In Tennessee, Eastman Chemical has partnered with NB coatings to use Eastman’s Trēva biobased engineering plastic in interior automotive painted surfaces.
Trēva can meet the...
Amyris submits regulatory review for undisclosed nutritional ingredient
In California, biobased chemical producer Amyris says it is set to submit regulatory filings for an undisclosed health and nutrition ingredient.
The nature of the...
Kanye adds algae foam to latest line of Yeezy-brand kicks
In New York City, outspoken rapper, preacher, business mogul and Kardashian spouse Kanye West has launched a new line of sneakers under his Yeezy...
Newest Bond flick gets a green makeover Newest Bond flick gets a green makeover
In Hollywood, California, the latest Bond production—No Time to Die—is giving the long-standing spy series an eco-friendly and socially conscience makeover.
According to the Daily...
Seaweed-based condiment packets expand in London
In the United Kingdom, mayonnaise mainstay Hellman’s, takeaway service Just Eat, and seaweed sachets producer Notpla have partnered to reduce plastic waste.
In a trial...
PETA calls on Queen to ditch fur for good
In the United Kingdom, PETA has requested the queen swap out the fur in her ceremonial robes for faux fur. The call to royal...
Sri Lanka’s Eco Maximus converts elephant poop to fancy paper
In Sri Lanka, Eco Maximus is converting elephant poop into paper for upscale stationary. Thusita Ranasinghe founded the company two decades ago and has...
RISD grad designs algae raincoat
In New York, designer Charlotte McCurdy has debuted a raincoat made from algae. The Rhode Island School of Design graduate tells dezeen the coat...
Givaudan buys New Jersey essential oil maker
In New Jersey, Swiss flavor and fragrance giant Givaudan has agreed to acquire Ungerer & Company, a producer of fragrance specialty ingredients, including natural...
Perstorp breaks ground on pentaerythritol plant in India
In Gujarat, India, Perstorp has broken ground on a production plant for pentaerythritol, including renewable grades of the building block chemical.
Dubbed Voxtar, the renewable...