Crocs revises net zero target, but doubles down on biobased

In Colorado, popular clog brand Crocs has pushed back its targets for achieving net zero operations from 2030 to 2040, calling the revised timeline...

Swiss team wants to fight climate change with biobased drones

In Switzerland, researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have developed a mostly biodegradable drone that could be used to...

CellMEAT debuts cultivated caviar

In South Korea, cultivated meat producer CellMEAT has unveiled a caviar prototype based on the popular Osetra caviar. The innovation could one day deliver...

Lummus and Citroniq plan to spend $5 billion on biobased polypropylene

In Houston, Lummus Technology and Citroniq Chemicals have signed a letter of intent to develop biobased polypropylene projects in North America. These projects will...

Bugaboo offers bioplastic highchair

In New York, parenting solutions company Bugaboo has introduced a highchair made of biobased plastic and Forest Stewardship Council certified beachwood. The chair, dubbed...

Tangle Teezer introduces bioplastic detangling brush

In the UK, the parent company of popular detangling hairbrush Tangle Teezer has introduced a plant-based version. Dubbed Plant Brush, the staple haircare product...

Lanxess sets ambitious raw material goals for three end markets

In Germany, chemical major Lanxess is targeting “sustainable product variants” for its entire portfolio of flavors and fragrances, preservatives and animal nutrition products by...

Seeing green: Armani launches biobased sunglass line

In Milan, ultra-luxury brand Emporio Armani has introduced a Spring/Summer 2023 eyewear collection that uses sustainable materials such as biobased acetate and nylon fiber....

South Korea’s NEXEN produces 44% renewable tire

In South Korea, NEXEN TIRE has unveiled a demonstration tire composed of 52% sustainable materials, the majority (44%) of which can be attributed to...

Ferragamo becomes the latest watchmaker to feature renewable materials

In Italy, luxury brand Ferragamo has added two watches with renewable materials to its popular F-80 Skeleton collection. The new watches include a 41-mm...

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Not PLA‑ying dead: Bioplastic skulls replace gory antler mounts

In Utah, Bucks N Bull Skulls is using bioplastic polylactic acid filament to 3-D print animal skulls for mounting antlers – an alternative that...

Funding flatlines: Meatable closes up shop

In the Netherlands, cultivated meat pioneer Meatable has failed to secure sufficient funding and is winding down operations. The company had been operating a...

“Sound” investment: Biobased acoustic panel maker Aisti receives €20 million EIB loan

In Finland, sustainable acoustics products firm Aisti has received a €20 million (US$23.4 million) loan from the European Investment Bank to scale production of...