UK designer introduces decaying sneakers as art
In the United Kingdom, Olaniyi Studio founder Yussef Agbo-Ola has created art concept sneakers made of biomaterials that are designed to never be worn...
Phallic lamp goes viral, but not for its use of bioplastic
In London, the “boner lamp” is going viral for its suggestive shape and even more suggestive method of turning on and off, but the...
Heineken-filled sneaker invites you to “walk on beer”
In Los Angeles, designer Dominic Cambrione and beer brand Heineken have created a sneaker that features clear soles and upper exterior filled with beer....
Flax frame e-bike a wheely great idea
In the United Kingdom, bike brand Hummingbird has launched an ultralight e-bike produced with a flax frame. Weighing just 22 lbs, the Hummingbird Flax...
Biofilm Band-Aid battery could power wearables
In Massachusetts, researchers have developed a biofilm that can stick to skin and generate electricity from sweat. Calling the evaporation of sweat a “huge,...
Hit the gym in biobased spandex from South Korea’s Hyosung
In South Korea, Hyosung TNC says it is has produced biobased spandex using corn as feedstock. Dubbed creora, the material emits 23% less carbon...
Korean mushroom leather startup raises $10 million
In South Korea, mushroom-based material startup Mycel has raised $10 million in a pre-Series A funding round. A spin-off from Hyundai Motor’s in-house startup...
Eppendorf introduces biobased lab consumables
In Germany, laboratory consumables company Eppendorf has launched test tubes made from 90% biobased plastic. Available in sizes 5.0 mL, 15 mL, 25 mL...
Harry Styles embraces renewable Gucci sneakers
Across Europe, singer-songwriter and fashion force Harry Styles is reportedly sporting multiple pairs of renewable sneakers made by Gucci and adidas while on tour.
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ZARA becomes latest brand to use Piñatex pineapple leather
In Spain, fast fashion giant ZARA is using pineapple-based vegan leather called Piñatex in a range of sneakers, sandals and accessories. London’s Ananas Anam,...