California shoemaker debuts new vegan kicks
In California, T.U.K. Footwear is launching a new shoe line for fall that includes seven styles made from a new, softer vegan material dubbed...
Enjoy sustainable self-care with coconut fiber spa slippers
In the United Kingdom, spa supplier BC Softwear has introduced 100% biodegradable slippers made from coir, a soft, fuzzy fiber obtained from the outer...
Soybean-Based Graphene Could Solve Production Cost Hurdle
In Australia, researchers have developed a graphene-manufacturing method that will cut costs and help make the ultra-thin material commercially viable.
Zhao Jun Han at the...
Cali waste firm showcases poop pigment
In California, waste management technology firm bioforcetech has unveiled a pigment produced from sewage sludge.
The company displayed the technology at Dutch Design Week, where...
Environmental film festival features mushroom textiles
In Australia, a short film about producing fabric from mushrooms has been included in Environmental Film Festival Australia’s programming.
Fashion designer Amanda Morglund, in the...
Fungi funds: Ecovative raises $30 million for mushroom-based products
In New York, mycelium materials company Ecovative Design has raised $30 million in a Series E financing.
Half of the funds will be used...
Belgium biopesticide maker raises €9 million
In Belgium, biopesticide maker Aphea.Bio has raised €9 million in a Series A financing led by V-Bio Ventures. PMV, Agri Investment Fund, VIVES LOUVAIN...
Vyld advances kelp-based tampon and algae diaper
In Germany, Vyld, a producer of biobased absorbent products, has raised a “seven-figure sum” to launch Kelpon, the world’s first tampon made from seaweed,...
Amyris submits regulatory review for undisclosed nutritional ingredient
In California, biobased chemical producer Amyris says it is set to submit regulatory filings for an undisclosed health and nutrition ingredient.
The nature of the...
Fashion Week features cocoa bean waste dress sponsored by ice cream company
In Paris, waste cocoa bean husk is the latest renewable material innovation to hit the runway, thanks to a partnership between Dutch Fashion Designer...