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...
Brugnoli launches clothing line with biobased fabrics
In Italy, clothing designer Brugnoli has launched an eco-friendly product line, ExtraJacguard, that includes renewable fabrics. The line uses castor-oil-based fabrics made by EVO...
Rayonier, Tembec advance acquisition
In Montreal, Québec Superior Court has approved the acquisition of Tembec by Rayonier Advanced Materials.
Rayonier Advanced Materials produces high-purity cellulose with the capacity to...
Scale and rust remover gets BioPrefferred certification
In Minnesota, corrosion protection company Cortec says its EcoClean Biodegradable Scale and Rust Remover has been certified 100% biobased by the US Department of...