Cactus leather slip-ons prove G.H. Bass isn’t “loafing about” on sustainability

In Minneapolis, iconic shoe brand and penny loafer inventor G.H. Bass has produced two versions of its Weejun loafer using cactus leather. Manufactured by...

Electric motorcycle revs up use of renewables

In Brooklyn, Tarform has launched an electric motorcycle that incorporates several biobased materials. Dubbed Luna, the bike’s body is made from a flaxseed and...

Theater group’s cardboard Trojan horse weighs whopping 1.5 tons

In the United Kingdom, a theater group’s giant cardboard Trojan Horse has broken the Guinness World Record for the country’s largest cardboard sculpture. Assembled...

German toymaker expands line of bioplastic play sets

In Germany, Playmobil will soon expand its Wiltopia bioplastic range of play sets to include a Tropical Jungle Playground and a Paddling Tour with...

Success of biobased noodle cups feeds further collaboration 

In the Netherlands, Be Good Friends and TotalEnergies Corbion have formally entered into a long-term collaborative arrangement for application development and supply of TotalEnergies...

Macroalgae plastics startup announces €2-million seed round

In Amsterdam, Biotic has raised €2 million in a seed round that the bioplastics startup will use to build a plant, optimize processes, and...

Lygos taps Gingko to optimize organism

In Boston, Gingko Bioworks has partnered with Berkeley, California’s Lygos to optimize production of biobased specialty chemicals. Under the terms of the deal, Lygos...

Get a Greener Personal Jet with Plant-Based Interiors from F/LIST

In Germany, F/LIST GMBH has unveiled a portfolio of biobased materials for custom interiors of business and private jets, yachts, and homes.  The offerings include...

Biodegradable Clips are “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow”

In Ireland, a company called Candy Claw Clips has become an influencer favorite with its plant-based hair accessories.  The brand new company launched the biodegradable...

GM’s venture arm invests in mushroom materials

In California, mushroom-based materials firm MycoWorks has added GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors Co., as an investor and strategic partner. The...

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