PETA praises H&M’s animal-free fashion line
In Sweden, fast fashion leader H&M has launched a PETA-approved, animal-free collection featuring innovations like grape leather and a down made from flowers instead...
Popular salad chain considering biodegradable bowls, composting programs
In New York, salad bar mainstay Just Salad is expanding its sustainability efforts, including naming a new Chief Sustainability Offer and plans to switch...
Swiss brand plans subscription model for castor bean sneakers
In Switzerland, sneaker brand On is poised to launch a subscription-only model for its fully recyclable Cyclon running shoes. Made from castor beans, the...
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concessions feature Gaia Biomaterials beer cups
In Abu Dhabi, spectators at a recent Grand Prix race enjoyed drinks from a new type of bioplastic cup. Called biodolomer, the compostable material...
Berkeley researchers get E. coli to produce fluorinated molecules
In California, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have coaxed Escherichia coli to use fluorinated building blocks to make new organofluorine target molecules.
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Stella McCartney uses climate talks to skewer trade policies
In Dubai, sustainable fashion pioneer Stella McCartney used the COP28 climate talks to draw attention to policy roadblocks to widespread use of environmentally friendly...
Ontario bioplastic startup has big-brand backing ahead of plant startup
In Ontario, startup Origin Materials is set to produce recyclable, carbon-sequestering bioplastic from sawdust to meet offtake agreements already in place with large consumer...
South Korean citrus protects skin from indoor pollution
In Switzerland, a cosmetics active ingredient extracted from the green citrus unshiu has won the Sustainable Beauty Award at the recent Sustainable Cosmetics Summit...
Panthers linebacker named the face of plant-based body care brand’s “Rub It In” campaign
In Colorado, plant-based body care brand Green Goo has tapped NFL linebacker Shaq Thompson to be the official face of the brand. The partnership...
Biobased materials dominate H&M Foundation’s Global Challenge
In Sweden, sustainable fashion accelerator H&M Foundation has announced the winners of its Global Challenge Awards, which include several companies making textiles from renewable...