Barbie Liberation Organization hijacks Mattel’s movie momentum to make statement about plastics
In the US, a group of cultural activists known as the Barbie Liberation Organization recently faked a Mattel announcement that the toymaker was launching...
Fear sharks and climate change? Try Shark Stop’s bio-neoprene shark bite wetsuits
In Australia, Shark Stop has developed shark-bite wetsuits made of biobased neoprene—a welcome innovation as warming waters brings sharks closer to coastal waters. The...
Infineon Technologies unveils natural fibers for printed circuit boards
In Germany, semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has introduced a biodegradable printed circuit board substrate made from natural fibers.
Dubbed Soluboard and designed in partnership...
Under Armour eyes hemp to boost supply chain sustainability
In Maryland, sports apparel firm Under Armour has signed a hemp sourcing deal with Ecofibre subsidiary Hemp Black worth over $6 million.
The two...
Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical partner to develop biobased route to poly p-hydroxystyrene
In Tokyo, Sumitomo Chemical has tapped Massachusetts-based synbio firm Conagen as a development partner for biobased p-hydroxystyrene and its polymer, poly p-hydroxystyrene.
PHS is...
Clothing brand Yoke taps Spiber for renewable fibers
In Tokyo, clothing brand Yoke is using brewed protein fiber from Spiber in its Spring/Summer 2024 line, which includes denim jackets, trousers, T-shirts, and...
Terphane and Origin Materials codevelop BOPEF films
In California, Terphane, a specialist manufacturer of polyester films, has partnered with Origin Materials to advance the development of biobased, biaxially oriented polyethylene furanoate.
The...
Vans visits Barbie Land with biobased sandals launch
In Colorado, popular skater shoe Vans is hopping onto the Barbie merchandising bandwagon by launching a line of 90s-inspired, pink sneakers and accessories. Notably,...
France’s Globber introduces wheat straw scooter
In Montluel, France, scooter company Globber has introduced a scooter with a frame made from wheat straw. The Globber Go-Up Foldable Plus Ecologic is...
UK researchers grow fungi for construction materials
In the UK, scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to grow building materials using knitted...