Evonik sells surfactants site to Kensing
In Virginia, Kensing, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire amphoteric surfactants and specialty esters manufacturing assets at the Hopewell, Virginia from Germany’s...
Chinese firms plan Hubei PHA plant
In China, Angel Yeast, a globally listed yeast and yeast extract manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Beijing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd to jointly...
Streetwear brand launches sneakers made from cork and reject adult toys
In Los Angeles, trendy clothing brand Rose in Good Faith has launched a line of sneakers made from cork, cotton liner, ethylene vinyl acetate,...
Cepsa begins supplying renewable surfactant to Unilever
In Spain, Cepsa Química has begun supply of renewable linear alkylbenzene (LAB) to consumer goods giant Unilever for use in cleaning and laundry products.
Dubbed...
Battery maker taps Stora Enso for lignin-based anodes
In Finland, pulp and paper maker Stora Enso has partnered with Swedish battery developer Northvolt to develop battery anodes made from lignin sourced from...
Rubber products maker signs additives offtake deal with Origin Materials
In California, synthetic rubber distributor Intertex World Resources, Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase renewable carbon black made from hydrothermal carbon (HTC) produced...
Sustainable surf’s up: Menswear brand launches limestone wetsuits
In New York, menswear manufacturer Noah is set to launch new wetsuit styles incorporating limestone. The suits are made from Yamamoto #40, a hybrid...
Louis Vuitton and Nike introduce $2,324 eco-friendly sneaker
In France, luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton and Nike have partnered on a sneaker that it is made from 90% recycled and “bio-sourced” materials.
Designed...
Demand for budget-friendly bioplastic timepiece brings the watch waitlist experience to the masses
In Switzerland, a bioplastic watch jointly developed by luxury watchmaker Omega and its more budget-friendly counterpart Swatch is facing significant shortages due to strong...
World’s first bioplastic record goes on sale
In the United Kingdom, a music industry sustainability collective says the world’s first bioplastic vinyl record has gone on sale.
First announced by Music Declares...