Recent World Congress reveals stagnation
In Massachusetts, Lux Research outlined the central themes from the recent World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, many of which highlighted the inherent challenges of...
High-tech elite love castor bean oil kicks
In San Francisco, the latest trend among venture capitalists and entrepeneurs is AllBird, a loafer made of wool and castor bean oil.
New York Times...
Bamboo silk offers sutainable textile alternative in India
In India, deigner/conservationist Madhu Jain is launching a textile she calls Bamboo-Silk Ikat, which is inspired by the fabric traditions of Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and...
Zimbabwe eyes industrial biotech
Zimbabwe will host its second technical meeting on industrial biotechnology as the country aims to increase its use of renewable raw materials.
The meeting will...
New Jersey couple looks to kickstart leaf-based disposable tableware
In New Jersey, the husband and wife team behind 4eSync is launching a line of disposable tableware made from the leaves of the Arecanut...
Oh, rats! Kia slapped with suit over rodent damage
In the United States, consumers have filed a class-action suit against Kia Motors, alleging breach of warranty, design defect, negligence and product liability over...
Natural deoderants don’t hold up: Beauty blogger
In Australia, beauty blogger Emma Markezic took three natural deoderants for a week-long test run to determine efficacy.
Results were disappointing. The first, a roll-on,...
Start-up claims bamboo TP is better for your bum and the environment
In the United Kingdom, bamboo-based toilet tissue firm The Cheeky Panda has raised £375,000 (USD488,633) from nearly 100 investors in an equity crowdfunding campaign...
Efforts to produce vegan leather prolierate
In New York, One Green Planet outlined recent efforts to develop leather substitutes to meet growing demand on the fashion industry for vegan alternatives.
Ananas...
Parkside develops ecalyptus-based food packaging
In the United Kingdom, ethical food brand Rhythm 108 and packaging firm Parkside have developed a fully compostable food packaging material made from Brazilian...