Battery maker taps Stora Enso for lignin-based anodes
In Finland, pulp and paper maker Stora Enso has partnered with Swedish battery developer Northvolt to develop battery anodes made from lignin sourced from...
Rubber products maker signs additives offtake deal with Origin Materials
In California, synthetic rubber distributor Intertex World Resources, Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase renewable carbon black made from hydrothermal carbon (HTC) produced...
Sustainable surf’s up: Menswear brand launches limestone wetsuits
In New York, menswear manufacturer Noah is set to launch new wetsuit styles incorporating limestone. The suits are made from Yamamoto #40, a hybrid...
Louis Vuitton and Nike introduce $2,324 eco-friendly sneaker
In France, luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton and Nike have partnered on a sneaker that it is made from 90% recycled and “bio-sourced” materials.
Designed...
Demand for budget-friendly bioplastic timepiece brings the watch waitlist experience to the masses
In Switzerland, a bioplastic watch jointly developed by luxury watchmaker Omega and its more budget-friendly counterpart Swatch is facing significant shortages due to strong...
World’s first bioplastic record goes on sale
In the United Kingdom, a music industry sustainability collective says the world’s first bioplastic vinyl record has gone on sale.
First announced by Music Declares...
Biodegradable cigarette filters achieve key patent
In San Diego, biodegradable filter manufacturer Greenbutts says it has been granted a patent for 'Biodegradable Cigarette Filter Tow and Method of Manufacture,’ which...
Sustainable methanol project to receive EU funding
In Sweden, renewable chemicals maker Perstorp has been selected by The European Union Innovation Fund to receive a grant for Project Air, a planned...
Rice-based mattifying ingredient offers natural alternative for skincare formulations
In Germany, BASF has launched a new skincare biopolymer made from rice. Dubbed Verdessence RiceTouch, the powder is made from non-GMO rice produced in...
Sumitomo taps Ginkgo Bioworks to replace animal-sourced personal care ingredient
In Boston, synthetic biology firm Ginkgo Bioworks and Sumitomo Chemical have announced a partnership to identify biobased ingredients for cosmetics and personal care applications.
Sumitomo...