London design studio unveils biodegradable COVID-19 test concept
In London, industrial design studio Morrama has developed a prototype rapid test for COVID-19 that is biodegradable and recyclable. They hope the design will...
Reebok unveils first renewable performance sneaker
In Boston, sneaker mainstay Reebok has unveiled a performance kick made from castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.
Dubbed the “Forever Floatride Grow,” the...
Bio-On, AkzoNobel extend barnacle-busting collaboration
In Italy, biotechnology company Bio-On and coatings major AkzoNobel have agreed to continue their work in the SEAFRONT project for using Bio-On’s biobased polymers...
Danes may have revolutionized the tailgate with cheap, disposable grollgrill
In Denmark, a $12.99, biodegradable, disposable grill has won an entrepreneur competition sponsored by Ace Hardware and could be found on the store’s shelves...
Fast fashion giant H&M eyes biobased fabrics
In Stockholm, H&M has named finalists for its Global Change award, which aims to recognize innovations that improve the sustainability profile of the clothing...
Drinking straw alternatives not up to snuff
In the United Kingdom, a conference on the future of hospitality tackled the composting issues arising from the region’s growing number of drinking straw...
Snack guilt-free with biobased chip packaging
In Germany, snack maker myCHIPSBOX is using compostable, biobased films made of wood pulp in its chip bags. The packaging was designed by Futarama...
Ashland acquires Pharmachem Laboratories for $660 million
In Kentucky, Ashland Global Holdings has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pharmachem Laboratories, a producer of custom and branded nutritional and fragrance products...
Nestlé opens packaging research center in Switzerland
In Switzerland, food and drink giant Nestlé has opened its Packaging Research Institute to accelerate its efforts to bring functional, safe and environmentally friendly...
UPenn team develops biodegradable COVID-19 test
In Pennsylvania, a team of researchers has developed a biodegradable test for COVID-19 in the hopes of reducing the large amount of plastics waste...