LIUX unveils plant-based electric vehicle
In Spain, sustainable automotive company LIUX has unveiled a 3D printed electric vehicle prototype that uses 90% recycled and plant-based materials.
Named Animal, the...
Kutee Kitties NFT aims to raise cash for bioplastics
In Italy, an environmentally focused NFT dubbed Kutee Kitties hopes to sell original cartoons of hip cats to fund bioplastics development and other plastics...
Oman bank launches PLA debit and credit cards
In Oman, Bank Nizwa is now offering bioplastic credit and debit cards. The Shari’ah-compliant cards are “designed to cater to different segments of customers’...
Eco-Products launches canola PHA straws
In Colorado, Eco-Products has announced a new line of compostable straws made from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a plant-based plastic derived from canola oil.
Available individually...
Faux-fur fit for a king: ECOPEL urges Charles to ditch ermine coronation robes
In London, plant-based fur maker ECOPEL is urging King Charles to forgo animal-fur trim in his coronation robe in favor of a cruelty-free alternative....
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...
Custom Tesla features bamboo interior
In California, a Tesla featuring a custom bamboo-based leather interior is on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum. According to Luxury Launches, the bespoke...
Bio-boating: Yamaha to use cellulose nanofiber in watercraft and sport boat engines
In Georgia, Yamaha Marine U.S. will use plant-derived cellulose nanofiber (CNF) reinforced resin in the manufacture of select parts for watercrafts, including sport boat...
Calyxt advances soybean-based palm oil alternative
In Minnesota, synthetic biology firm Calyxt, Inc., has completed the first phase of a research collaboration aimed at developing a soybean capable of producing...
BioFluff raises half a million for plant-based fur
In San Francisco, plant-based fur developer BioFluff has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding.
Participants included SOSV/IndieBio fund, Joyance partners, and Ataraxia Partners Limited. The...