EU plastic ban could mean big business for Polish edible plate maker
In Poland, a producer of biodegradable—and edible—plates and cutlery has scaled up to about 15 million pieces a year and is poised for even...
PETA seeks to redefine leather—literally
In California, PETA has petitioned dictionary.com to change the definition of leather to include both plant-based and synthetic materials given the rise of “vegan...
Canada looks to keep out the cold using lignin
In Quebec, insulation manufacturer Enerlab 2000 has received federal funding to replace petroleum-based materials in insulation and structural panels with lignin.
Natural Resources Canada’s Investments...
Mask and you shall receive: Finnish consortium developing biobased, anti-viral PPE
In Finland, LUT University has launched the BIOPROT project to develop face masks that are renewable, biodegradable, and antimicrobial. The goal is to protect...
Crayola partners on natural glitter sunscreen
In Pennsylvania, Crayola has partnered with a biodegradable glitter maker to produce colorful and sparkly sunscreen for kids.
Partner Sunshine & Glitter, whose glitter...
Stella McCartney introduces sustainable sneaker
In London, sustainability-focused fashion house Stella McCartney has created a version of its Eclypse sneaker made entirely from plant-based or recycled materials.
Dubbed Reclypse, the...
Keeping rats from eating your car: Consumer Reports investigates
In New York, product safety and quality watchdog Consumer Reports has evaluated techniques from car makers and internet posters alike on keeping vermin from...
Braskem, Haldor Topsoe produce biobased MEG
In Denmark, Braskem and Haldor Topsoe have begun producing monoethylene glycol—a precursor to widely used bottle plastic polyethylene terephthalate—from sugar at demonstration-scale.
Using the jointly...
NatureWorks and IMA create compostable coffee pod
In Minnesota, a two-year partnership between IMA Coffee and polylactic acid producer NatureWorks has resulted in the development of a compostable coffee pod. Unveiled...
Soy-based shoe brand launches in Atlanta
In Atlanta, millennial Sara Irvani has launched a footwear brand that uses materials that are recycled, upcycled and soy-based.
A third-generation shoemaker, Irvani tells Life...