Braskem shareholder confirms takeover offer from private equity firms
In Brazil, Novonor has confirmed a takeover offer from private equity investors Apollo and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for its shares in petchems,...
Swiss brand plans subscription model for castor bean sneakers
In Switzerland, sneaker brand On is poised to launch a subscription-only model for its fully recyclable Cyclon running shoes. Made from castor beans, the...
Frank Gehry tower in France boasts renewable innovations from local materials
In Arles, France, a new tower designed by famed architect Frank Gehry features elements made from salt, sunflowers, and algae to lower its carbon...
Clothing brand Yoke taps Spiber for renewable fibers
In Tokyo, clothing brand Yoke is using brewed protein fiber from Spiber in its Spring/Summer 2024 line, which includes denim jackets, trousers, T-shirts, and...
Vans visits Barbie Land with biobased sandals launch
In Colorado, popular skater shoe Vans is hopping onto the Barbie merchandising bandwagon by launching a line of 90s-inspired, pink sneakers and accessories. Notably,...
Textile recycling process gives used garments a second life
In Austria, fashion label Sabinna and the Wearable technologists Engage with Artists for Responsible innovation (WEAR) project have developed a process to turn used...
Sun Chemical’s inkset certified biobased
In United Kingdom, Sun Chemical’s biobased offset inkset for food packaging, dubbed SunPak® FSP, has been certified 77% biobased by Beta Analytic.
“For some years...
Supermarket in hot water over picnic ware biodegradability claims
In Australia, popular supermarket chain Woolworths is defending itself against a lawsuit brought by consumer watchdogs over allegedly misleading claims that its picnic ware...
Wood-to-chemicals pilot plant planned for Northern Ontario
In Canada, FPInnovations, a nonprofit specializing in creating scientific solutions to support the competitiveness of Canada’s forest sector, and Resolute Forest Products plan to...
I’m Lovin’ It: Major McDonald’s franchisee taps UBQ for plastic alternative
In South America, the region’s largest McDonald’s franchisee has announced it will substitute plastic trays for more sustainable materials. Arcos Dorados Holdings has contracted...