Biobased Barbies on the horizon?
In California, Mattel, maker of childhood mainstay brands like Barbie, Fischer-Price, and Hot Wheels, has promised to use only recycled, recyclable, or renewable plastics...
$1.3-billion plant to expand Lenzing’s renewable fibers business
In Brazil, wood-based fibers producer Lenzing and wood panel maker Duratex have decided to proceed with the world’s largest dissolving pulp plant to meet...
3D-printed clay building prototype looks to sustainable address population growth
In Italy, an architecture firm and 3D printing tech company are building a prototype dwelling from clay and rice cultivation waste to illustrate the...
Philippines consortium working to commercialize paper from waste pineapple leaves
In the Philippines, researchers have developed paper from waste pineapple leaves that can be used to produce coffee cups, paper bags, boxes and packaging.
Dubbed...
Unilever and Evonik partner to launch natural surfactant
In London, consumer goods giant has partnered with Evonik to commercialize the natural surfactant rhamnolipid. Unilever’s Quix dishwashing liquid—the first household cleaning product to...
Finnish company launches renewable lubricant
In Finland, aerosols company AT-Tuote has launched an industrial lubricant with 95% renewable content, including renewable isoalkane from Neste.
AT-Tuote plans on launching the lubricant,...
LEGO launches first block set made from bioplastic
In Denmark, LEGO, the maker of the popular children’s interlocking bricks, has launched its first kit made from bioplastic.
The kit—appropriately designed to make a...
Hemp gum invites you to “enjoy the health benefits of mastication”
In New York, CBD and hemp oil products leader Canafarma is projecting $45 million in revenue in 2020 with an expanded product offering that...
French outwear company introduces luxury castor bean coat
In France, Moncler has introduced a carbon-neutral jacket made from castor beans.
The down jacket includes fabric, lining, buttons and zipper made from castor beans...
Bamboo straw maker racks up sales
In Vietnam, a young entrepreneur is producing millions of bamboo straws per month and has gained significant sales in a number of major markets...