Reebok and National Geographic launch plant-based sneakers with endangered species designs
In the United Kingdom, Reebok and National Geographic have partnered on a collection of plant-based sneakers aimed at raising awareness of endangered species.
The Club...
Toymaker Mattel secures biobased ABS
In South Korea, LG Chem has supplied California toy company Mattel with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene based on vegetable feedstocks.
LG Chem can produce about...
Lygos taps Gingko to optimize organism
In Boston, Gingko Bioworks has partnered with Berkeley, California’s Lygos to optimize production of biobased specialty chemicals.
Under the terms of the deal, Lygos...
Fruity Booty Launches Beech Tree Pulp Unmentionables
In London, intimates apparel brand Fruity Booty has released a collection of underwear using modal, a material partially made from beech tree pulp.
Dubbed Bodywear,...
“Budding” horticulturists can enjoy bioplastic garden playset
Danish toymaker Dantoy has launched a biobased playset appropriately themed as a gardening kit. Suitable for ages two and up, the Dantoy BioPlastic Gardening...
King Charles III’s Aston Martin runs on wine and cheese waste
In London, ranking royal King Charles III has retrofitted his favorite car—a very relatable vintage Aston Martin—to run on wine and cheese waste.
His...
Synbio firm Visolis raises $8 million
In California, Visolis has raised $8 million in seed funding to advance its platform, which combines synthetic biology and traditional chemical catalysis to manufacture...
New York biobased leather startup raises $1.7 million
In New York, startup Tomtex has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to advance development and commercialization of leather-like materials from mushroom and seafood...
Lenzing and NFW partner on plant-based leather
In Austria, Lenzing and Natural Fiber Welding Inc have partnered to offer Lenzing’s cellulose-based TENCEL branded fibers as another backer option for NFW's plant-based...
Hit the gym in biobased spandex from South Korea’s Hyosung
In South Korea, Hyosung TNC says it is has produced biobased spandex using corn as feedstock. Dubbed creora, the material emits 23% less carbon...