Microalgae nutrition and cosmetics firm raises $15.7 million

In France, Microphyt, a producer of microalgae-based natural solutions for nutrition and well-being, has announced a Series B fund raise of €15 million (US$15.7...

Architect envisions “living homes” that keep you warm if you feed them (but may...

In Argentina, architect Juan Manuel Prieto has used artificial intelligence to conceptualize “Habitable Monsters” to draw attention to the potential of living architecture.  Made...

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...

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LSU prof Naohiro Kato creates okra seed Mardi Gras beads

In New Orleans, Louisiana State University Associate Professor Naohiro Kato has created an updated version of his biobased Mardis Gras beads that contain okra...

Amazon, IIT Roorkee trial mailers made from India’s ag waste

In India, e-commerce giant Amazon has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee in a 15-month pilot project to convert agricultural waste into...

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