Amyris raises $34 million as it pursues skin care, sweeteners, and CBD
In California, renewable chemical company Amyris has closed most of a $34-million private placement of its common stock and warrants to purchase common stock...
Finnish company launches paper straw solution as bans proliferate
In Finland, Ahlstrom-Munksjö has launched specialty paper grades for the inner and outer plies of paper straws. The material, dubbed CelluStraw, is compatible with...
Ecovia adds fermentation capacity in Ann Arbor
In Michigan, Ecovia Renewables has increased capacity for production of natural polymers and met all key milestones during the first year of a previously...
Ontario Bioproducts Cluster gets funding boost from government
In Ontario, government officials visited renewable chemical company EcoSynthetix to announce a federal investment of up to $11.2 million in the region’s Bioproducts Cluster.
Marie-Claude...
Be green before you black out with tequila-waste straws
In Colorado, tequila maker Código 1530 has launched straws produced from agave waste to celebrate Earth Day and combat plastic litter.
The margarita mainstay maker...
Target targets plant-based ingredients with new household essentials line
In Minneapolis, big box retailer Target has launched a line of household essentials using plant-based or recycled materials as well as natural fibers.
Dubbed Everspring,...
Live green, die green with these sustainable burial options
In London, design and architecture publication dezeen has compiled five sustainable burial options in honor of Earth Day.
They include “Mourn” by Studio Nienke Hoogvliet,...
Alternative leather options proliferate as fashion seeks to shake negative image
In New York, Glamour magazine and PETA have compiled a list of diverse leather alternatives being pursued amid critical response to the industry’s environmental...
Reebok sneaker goes vegan at PETA urging
In Boston, Reebok has improved upon is Cotton + Corn sneaker line—already comprised of 75% biobased materials—by committing to stop using leather. The sneaker,...
London marathon taps Ooho! water-filled spheres for Sunday’s race
In London, the city’s upcoming marathon on Sunday, April 28 will be more sustainable thanks to single-use, edible water containers manufactured by Ooho!.
The spherical...