Bellroy taps Modern Meadow for renewable materials
In Australia, wallet and bag leader Bellroy will use sustainable materials produced by Modern Meadow in select consumer “carry goods.”
Specifically, Bellroy will use...
PANGAIA introduces castor oil-based athletics line
In London, sustainable materials and fashion brand PANGAIA has launched a new athletic wear line from 100% castor oil-based polyamide. Dubbed PLNT Nylon, the...
Buscar acquires 50% stake in hemp bioplastics maker Terramer.
In California, Buscar Company, a diversified holding company focused on natural resources and sustainable energy, has acquired a 50% stake in hemp bioplastics makter...
Covation Biomaterials unveils BioPTMEG
In China, biobased materials company Covation Biomaterials is set to launch CovationBio bioPTMEG, a biobased polytetramethylene ether glycol. BioPTMEG is a biobased alternative to...
New press-on nails concept is biobased and reusable
In Colorado, researchers at the ATLAS Institute have created biodegradable press-on nails made from algae agar and chitosan sourced seashells.
Dubbed Bio-e-Nails, the University...
Kit converts school food waste into watercolor paints
In Virginia, designers at Virginia Tech have created the Sustainable Art Painting kit, which provides the directions and tools necessary to convert food waste...
BASF unveils three new renewable personal care ingredients
In Germany, chemicals giant BASF has expanded its portfolio of natural-based ingredients with three new personal care products: Verdessence Maize, a natural styling polymer;...
Happy Campers taps Verde Bioresins for gluten-free bread packaging
In California, Happy Campers, a leader in gluten-free organic baked goods, will use Verde Bioresins’ biobased, biodegradable, recyclable and FDA-compliant line of PolyEarthylene® resins...
Clariant rice bran wax solves printing ink supply chain dilemma
In Switzerland, specialty chemical maker Clariant has launched a wax solution that addresses the increasing supply chain complexities facing formulators who rely on carnauba...
Helvetas Vietnam, AirX Carbon partner on cocoa waste bioplastics
In Vietnam, a European Union-funded project between Switzerland’s Helvetas Vietnam and AirX Carbon is working to convert waste husks from cocoa cultivation into bioplastic.
Dubbed...