Travel is returning, and biobased luggage will help you do it more sustainably
In Berlin, luxury luggage brand Horizn Studios has unveiled a range of 100% plant-based luggage. Dubbed Circle One, the luggage uses BioX, a woven material made...
Bioplastic scoliosis brace wins James Dyson Award
In Ohio, a bioplastic scoliosis brace designed by University of Cincinnati grad student Sangyu Xi has won the US section of the James Dyson...
Electric jet with biobased cabin to take flight by 2027
In France, aircraft maker Aura Aero and Safran Electrical & Power have partnered to develop an electric, 19-seater aircraft with a cabin 100% designed...
Bio Scaffold likened to “language” between organism and machine
In California, BioLab Studio has created a system in which mycelium materials are grown on 3D-printed natural scaffolds and maintained by robotic arms.
Dubbed...
Sulzer licenses PHA tech to Jindan New Biomaterials
In China, lactic acid producer Jindan New Biomaterials has licensed Sulzer’s polylactic acid process for a planned 75,000 metric tons PLA bioplastics plant in...
Demand for budget-friendly bioplastic timepiece brings the watch waitlist experience to the masses
In Switzerland, a bioplastic watch jointly developed by luxury watchmaker Omega and its more budget-friendly counterpart Swatch is facing significant shortages due to strong...
Duke University to install biobased turf for field hockey
In North Carolina, Duke University will soon become the first collegiate field hockey program in the United States to use AstroTurf's Poligras Tokyo GT...
New smartphone boasts more than 50% bioplastics
In Switzerland, tech startup Nothing has unveiled a smart phone that is more environmentally friendly than others on the market.
Dubbed Nothing Phone (1), the...
Givaudan launches fermentation-based retinol
In Switzerland, specialty chemicals maker Givaudan has introduced RetiLife™, the first 100% naturally sourced retinol for use in anti-aging cosmetic products.
The retinol is...
Designer Tom Ford names plastics innovation prize finalists
In New York, fashion designer Tom Ford has announced the finalists for the Ocean-Safe Alternatives Competition’s Plastic Innovation Prize.
The eight finalists include three companies—Kelpi,...