Textile recycling process gives used garments a second life
In Austria, fashion label Sabinna and the Wearable technologists Engage with Artists for Responsible innovation (WEAR) project have developed a process to turn used...
Swiss brand plans subscription model for castor bean sneakers
In Switzerland, sneaker brand On is poised to launch a subscription-only model for its fully recyclable Cyclon running shoes. Made from castor beans, the...
Fabbri Group launches bioplastic cling film
In Germany, Fabbri Group has developed packaging film for food based on BASF’s ecovio bioplastic.
Fabbri Group says the stretch film, dubbed Nature Fresh, is...
Jaipur entrepreneur turns waste paper into furniture
In Jaipur, designer and entrepreneur Spriha Chokhani is upcycling waste paper into furniture. Through her startup design studio Pulp Factory, founded in 2017, Chokhani...
Pine chemical additive gives used asphalt new life
In France, reclaimed asphalt deemed too hard for reuse on roads was brought within national specifications by using a pine chemical-based additive produced by...
Lubricants maker rises from the ashes with new facility
In Iowa, soy-based lubricants maker Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing is back to full manufacturing strength after a fire in 2007.
The company is based on technology...
Guacapack Project eyes avocado waste as food spoilage solution
In Spain, a consortium of researchers is looking to convert avocado waste into shelf-life-extending food packaging. Dubbed Guacapack Project, the work is being funded...
We’ve only scratched the surface of hemp’s versatility
In California, online publication Green Entrepreneur has listed several uses for hemp beyond the CBD oil that is becoming ubiquitous in functional food and...
Belgrade’s Bpack backs bark-based bioplastic
In Belgrade, a packaging startup has developed a bioplastic using bark—an underutilized waste from timber processing—and used coffee grounds. According to AgFunderNews, Bpacks’ material...
PETA seeks to redefine leather—literally
In California, PETA has petitioned dictionary.com to change the definition of leather to include both plant-based and synthetic materials given the rise of “vegan...