Mark Cuban backs efforts to replace college kegger’s iconic red Solo cup
In New York, a startup founded by two college students has received a $1.7-million boost from billionaire Mark Cuban and others to expand production...
Canadian bioplastic maker raises US$10 Million
In Ontario, Genecis Bioindustries Inc. has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures and BDC Capital's Cleantech Practice. The round...
Thai and Malaysian researchers develop pineapple waste plastic
In Thailand and Malaysia, researchers have successfully developed bioplastic made from waste pineapple stems.
The team from Mahidol University and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia also...
Shucking good idea: Long Wharf Supply Co. turns oyster shells into sweaters
In Massachusetts, Long Wharf Supply Co has developed a process to convert oyster shells and polyethylene terephthalate bottles into sweaters.
Long Wharf Supply extracts...
British supermodel signs on to pilot PUMA’s biodegradable sneaker
In Germany, shoe brand PUMA has announced that supermodel/actress/brow trendsetter Cara Delevingne has signed on to their biodegradable sneaker pilot program.
Delevingne and the other...
Natural hand sanitizer lands on Australian shelves
In Australia, botanical antimicrobial hand sanitizer firm Elyptol Australia Pty. Ltd. has added Chemist Warehouse to its global retail network.
"Consumers are now far more...
Green diaper company raises $17.6 million
In North Carolina, biomaterials startup Tethis has raised $17.6 million in funding to help it scale up production of its corn-starch-based diaper alternative.
The Raleigh-based...
Italian company swaps casket for organic burial pod
In Italy, Capsula Mundi has introduced organic burial pods for those who wish to have a green funeral. The deceased is placed in the...
Stroodles: Noodle straw is better for earth than oodles of plastic
In the United Kingdom, a company called Stroodles is selling biodegradable straws made from pasta.
The straws, shaped like bucatini, have been modified so it...
Renowned architect Kengo Kuma designs biobased sunglasses
In Japan, eyewear brand Vava has launched two sunglass designs that use material made from castor beans. Famed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma—known for many buildings,...