Gucci launches luxury line for pampered pooches, touts renewable raw materials
In Italy, luxury fashion house Gucci has launched its first pet collection, replete with a $7,500 pet bed, $460 poop bag holder, $500 leash,...
DSM partners to bring biobased thermoplastics
In the Netherlands, DSM and Sympatex Technologies have partnered to produce a biobased thermoplastic elastomer for the sports and apparel value chain.
Sympatex is a...
Michelin and partners inaugurate biobased butadiene demo unit
In Bassens, France, Michelin, IFPEN and Axens have inaugurated the first industrial-scale demonstration plant for production of bio-based butadiene.
Located at a Michelin facility,...
PETA birthday gift meant to pressure Sophia Loren to swear off fur
In the United Kingdom, Peta U.K. and sustainable fashion brand Stella McCartney have sent Sophia Loren a biobased fur coat for her 86th birthday—with...
Texas company launches red microalgae skincare line
In Texas, AlgEternal Technologies has introduced a new line of microalgae-based skin care products dubbed AlgAllure AlgaRiche.
The line uses a patent-pending, proprietary marine red microalgae...
Renewable fiber maker wins chance to present at GC3 showcase
In Kingsport, Tennessee, Tandem Repeat has won the opportunity to present its renewable fibers technology to interested parties at GC3’s 3rd Annual Green &...
Canadian rapper Drake photographed sporting biobased EVA slip ons from Kane
In Canada, “Hotline Bling” rapper Drake has been seen sporting pink biobased slip-on shoes designed by Kane.
Founded in 2020 by former Maverik Lacrosse CEO...
New smartphone boasts more than 50% bioplastics
In Switzerland, tech startup Nothing has unveiled a smart phone that is more environmentally friendly than others on the market.
Dubbed Nothing Phone (1), the...
Maryland man turns invasive plants into works of art
In Maryland, a U.S. National Park Service volunteer tasked with removing harmful plants has been giving the weeds new life by developing renewable products...
Massive EU consortium eyes legume, mushroom, and coffee wastes as feedstocks
In Europe, a consortium of 17 partners from 8 countries has been formed to explore ways to convert waste from legumes, mushrooms, and coffee...