Mark Cuban backs efforts to replace college kegger’s iconic red Solo cup
In New York, a startup founded by two college students has received a $1.7-million boost from billionaire Mark Cuban and others to expand production...
Vegan bacon perfume sells out in minutes
In London, a vegan perfume formulated to smell like bacon sold out in 20 minutes. The Valentine’s Day publicity stunt, orchestrated by alternative meat...
Origin Materials eyes $750-million bioplastic precursor plant
In Ascension Parish, Louisiana, biobased materials firm Origin Materials is planning to build its second manufacturing plant.
Although the project is still subject to finalization...
Bocce goes biobased
In Georgia, artificial grass maker SYNLawn—known for using biobased ingredients, such as soy and sugarcane—has developed a line of turf specifically for Bocce.
Called SYNPro,...
It’s about time: Casio launches biobased watch
In Japan, popular watch brand Casio has launched a new watch line that incorporates materials made from castor seeds and corn. The PRO TREK PRW-61Y...
Mushroom yoga bags from Lululemon will stretch your budget
In Vancouver, high-end athleisure brand Lululemon has begun selling two products made from Bolt Thread’s mushroom-based material. The offering includes the Meditation and Yoga...
Researchers in Austria 3D print squishy finger robots
In Austria, a team at Johannes Kepler University Linz has created a squishy robot by 3D printing a gel made from gelatin, sugar, citric...
Hugo Boss invests in cellulosic fiber technology
In Germany, fashion brand Hugo Boss has partnered with HeiQ AeoniQ LLC to advance its cellulosic filament yarn. HeiQ AeoniQ LLC, a fully owned...
Walk on eggshells (literally) with bioceramic bakery-waste tiles
In the Philippines, designer Elaine Yan Ling Ng has created ceramic tiles made from waste eggshells collected from local bakeries and kitchens. Ng, whose...
Textiles crisis prompts plant-based fiber organization
In the Philippines, three companies developing plant-based textile fibers have created a marketing organization to link producers such as themselves with the fashion industry.
Dubbed...