Saucony sneakers swap leather for pineapple alternative
In London, pineapple leather produced by Ananas Anam will be used in Saucony’s classic Jazz Court RFG sneaker style. According to vegconomist, the material,...
Chemicals trade group issues principles to support biobased plastics development in the US
In Washington, DC, American Chemistry Council has released a set of principles and definitions to promote policies that support responsible growth of commercially available...
Shell to supply biosurfactants for Henkel detergents
In Louisiana, two Shell Chemical LP production sites will manufacture biobased surfactants for Henkel, producer of household-name detergents like Persil®, Purex® and all.
The collaboration...
Werewool looks to proteins for colored textiles
In New York, designer Chiu-Lian Lee is using lab-growth proteins to produce colored textiles, having been inspired to create sustainable change for the fashion...
Bee nesting material creates buzz for Kiwi bioplastic startup
In New Zealand, a biotech startup is looking at how to harness the properties of bees’ nesting material to produce a superior bioplastic film,...
A tree falls in Brooklyn: Stickbulb creates light fixtures from salvaged NYC wood
In New York, a design studio has created a high-end lighting series from wood salvaged in New York City.
The studio—aptly named Stickbulb— told...
Mumbai startup seeks to combat plastic waste with biobased bamboo and corn products
In Mumbai, a start-up is producing biodegradable, everyday items like kitchen towels and trashbags from bamboo and corn starch to help combat plastic waste...
Soy-based air filter can deliver better purification than plastic
In Washington, researchers have developed an air filter using soy protein along with bacterial cellulose.
The filter was developed by Washington State University researchers in...
Biobased route to butadiene eyed as solution to supply crunch
In Delaware, researchers at the Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation have announced a new method for converting plant-based sugars into butadiene, a key component...
Verde Bioresins advances SPAC transaction
In New York, Verde Bioresins and TLGY Acquisition Corporation, a publicly listed special purpose acquisition company, have filed a registration statement with the U.S....