Eco-Products launches canola PHA straws

In Colorado, Eco-Products has announced a new line of compostable straws made from  polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a plant-based plastic derived from canola oil. Available individually...

Faux-fur fit for a king: ECOPEL urges Charles to ditch ermine coronation robes

In London, plant-based fur maker ECOPEL is urging King Charles to forgo animal-fur trim in his coronation robe in favor of a cruelty-free alternative....

Panthers linebacker named the face of plant-based body care brand’s “Rub It In” campaign

In Colorado, plant-based body care brand Green Goo has tapped NFL linebacker Shaq Thompson to be the official face of the brand. The partnership...

Custom Tesla features bamboo interior

In California, a Tesla featuring a custom bamboo-based leather interior is on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum. According to Luxury Launches, the bespoke...

Bio-boating: Yamaha to use cellulose nanofiber in watercraft and sport boat engines

In Georgia, Yamaha Marine U.S. will use plant-derived cellulose nanofiber (CNF) reinforced resin in the manufacture of select parts for watercrafts, including sport boat...

Calyxt advances soybean-based palm oil alternative

In Minnesota, synthetic biology firm Calyxt, Inc., has completed the first phase of a research collaboration aimed at developing a soybean capable of producing...

BioFluff raises half a million for plant-based fur

In San Francisco, plant-based fur developer BioFluff has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding. Participants included SOSV/IndieBio fund, Joyance partners, and Ataraxia Partners Limited. The...

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...

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Bioplastic ballistics: Beyond Plastic and Eco Shot develop sustainable shotgun wads

In Colorado, Beyond Plastic and Eco Shot have developed a biobased material to replace petroleum-based polyethylene and polypropylene in shotgun wads. Wads are a critical...

Apple taps Sweden’s RISE for cellulose foam

In Sweden, Apple has partnered with RISE research institute to develop a biobased foam with applications in packaging, insulation, and lightweight composites. According to RISE,...

Apple leather pioneer expands capacity in Germany

In Germany, Beyond Leather Materials has significantly expanded its capacity to  produce Leap, a vegan leather made from European apple waste. Named for LEftover APples,...