Myth Busted: Biodegradable polymers are biodegradable
In Germany, researchers at the University of Bayreuth have tested the biodegradability of common polymers in both fresh and seawater.
Led by Amir Reza Bagheri,...
Fashion students innovate with garments made of pineapple, slime
In London, fashion students at the Royal College of Arts favored sustainable and renewable materials at this year’s runway show, including pineapple-based leather and...
Woolworths vindicated in biodegradability consumer suit
In Australia, supermarket chain Woolworths has won a lawsuit alleging its compostability claims for its corn starch- and bagasse-based picnic ware were misleading.
The Australian...
Knight convinces Queen to nix plastics
In London, Queen Elizabeth II has decided to crack down on plastics used on the royal estate after meeting with environmental activist Sir David...
Fendi taps London academics for lab-grown fur
In London, luxury brand holder LVMH and its portfolio company Fendi are collaborating with Imperial College London and Central Saint Martins at the University...
Double-digit annual growth forecast for biodegradable paper packaging
In the United Kingdom, Technavio analysts expect the global biodegradable paper packaging market to grow 11% per year through 2021, driven by increased adoption...
Bensly sees London, France, and sustainable underpants
In Los Angeles, menswear brand Bensly is using eucalyptus-based Tencel fabric to produce T-shirts and boxers.
Bensly says its products are “softer than silk, more...
Fish-skin nanofiber maker set to boost capacity
In New Zealand, Revolution Fibres is tripling production of nanofibers to meet demand in a growing range of applications, including personal care and aerospace.
Revolution...
International team converts biomass to furfural and five-carbon sugars
In Australia, researchers from the University of Wollongong, together with scientists from India and Bangladesh, have developed a cheap method for converting agricultural waste...
$2.1-million biobased bag and cutlery plant planned for Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, Singapore’s Eaglesford and Biogreen are looking to build a facility to produce biodegradable bags and cutlery from starch and other raw materials...