Floreon secures $320 million to scale up bioplastics technology
In the United Kingdom, University of Sheffield bioplastics spin-out Floreon has secured £250 million (US$320 million) from the Centre for Process Innovation to scale...
I’m Lovin’ It: Argentina McDonald’s franchises trial biobased barrier coating for hamburgers
In Argentina, major McDonald’s franchisee Arcos Dorados is using a biobased and compostable barrier coating developed by J&J Green Paper in hamburger bags and...
Mayo major creates sneaker from food waste
In Toronto, Hellmann’s Canada, a major mayonnaise band owned by Unilever, has gotten into the sneaker game.
While a condiment company might make an odd...
Whopper of an Idea: Burger King taps Sulapac for biobased cups
In Finland, select Burger King and Rax restaurants owned by catering company Restel are participating in a biobased and resuable cup pilot program to...
Otterbox’s new cactus-based iPhone case simultaneously saves the planet and clumsy scrollers wallets
In Colorado, popular phone case-maker OtterBox has developed a new iPhone 15 phone cover made from Desserto, a plant-based material made from nopal cactus....
Mary Kay awards shrimp shell bioplastic second place in science and engineering fair
In Dallas, cosmetics giant Mary Kay has awarded grants to aspiring young scientists at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, including a second-place...
Merrell and Parks Project introduce mushroom hiking shoe
In Michigan, outdoor apparel maker Merrell has launched a plant-based apparel collaboration with Parks Project, a streetwear brand committed to conserving national parks.
The collection’s...
PETA recognizes plant-based fashions
In London, PETA has recognized several fashion houses for their efforts to use biobased and cruelty-free materials in their clothing and accessories.
Ganni won trendsetter...
Ginkgo Bioworks receives warning from NYSE
In Boston, strain engineering pioneer Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings has received notice from the New York Stock Exchange that the company’s average stock closing price...
MTN Rwanda develops paper-based SIM cards
In Rwanda, telecommunications company MTN Rwanda is developing biodegradable SIM cards based on paper.
According to the company, over 4 billion plastic SIM cards are...