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.
The...
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,...
Potato waste cling wrap raises $24 million
In Australia, a husband-and-wife team of entrepreneurs has raised $24 million to advance commercialization of a compostable cling wrap made from potato waste.
Called Great...
K-pop group embraces renewable packaging
In South Korea, K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK has announced its latest album, BORN PINK, will also be green. The highly anticipated sophomore album, which was...
New synbio firm launches in UK
In the United Kingdom, synthetic biology firm Constructive Bio has launched with $15 million in seed investment to scale and commercialize a platform to...
Major hotel chains tap CJ Bio for bioplastics
In Massachusetts, bioplastics producer CJ Bio says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with hospitality giant Accor—owner of such brands as ibis, Sofitel,...
Cultivated milk startup raises $25 million
In Australia, cultivated milk and plant-based protein startup All G Foods has raised $25 million in a Series A financing.
Led by Agronomics Limited and...
Canadian bioplastic maker raises US$10 Million
In Ontario, Genecis Bioindustries Inc. has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures and BDC Capital's Cleantech Practice. The round...