Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion create PLA-PHA blend for compostable coffee pods
In Georgia, bioplastic makers Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion say they have developed a compostable material for single-use coffee pods that complies with proposed...
Lummus and RWDC partner to license PHA technology
In Houston, process technologies provider Lummus Technology and bioplastics company RWDC Indus-tries have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand availability of polyhydroxyalkanoates via...
“Dirrty” singer Christina Aguilera co-founds clean-ingredient personal lubricant brand
In San Francisco, grammy award winner Christina Aguilera has co-founded a plant-based personal lubricant brand named Playground.
The company actually launched last year, but...
Dennis Quaid documentary series to feature Greenbutts cigarette filters
In San Diego, plant-based cigarette filter company Greenbutts reports it will be featured in an upcoming episode of Viewpoint, a long-running educational documentary series...
Fruit of the Loom introduces wood fiber underwear for men
In Kentucky, Fruit of the Loom has partnered with Austrian wood-based textiles maker Lenzing Group to introduce a new line of men’s underpants. Dubbed...
Mastercard targets 100% renewable or recycled cards by 2028
In New York, payment processor Mastercard aims to replace polyvinyl chloride credit cards with recycled PVC, recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or bioplastic polylactic acid versions...
PepsiCo opens compostable packaging tech center
In Texas, PepsiCo subsidiaries Frito-Lay and Quaker have opened a technical center with the goal of accelerating development of compostable packaging.
The Greenhouse Learning...
Swell idea: Milwaukee’s Greenhouse Surfboards eyes palm leaf foam
In Milwaukee, psychologist/surfer Ken Cole is developing a surfboard made from palm leaves that he hopes to test on Lake Michigan’s waves by this...
Human hair eyed for bridge and building repair
In Kentucky, a research team is evaluating the use of salon hair waste for suitability in building and bridge repair.
The work, currently being...
King Charles III’s Aston Martin runs on wine and cheese waste
In London, ranking royal King Charles III has retrofitted his favorite car—a very relatable vintage Aston Martin—to run on wine and cheese waste.
His...