Sumitomo taps Ginkgo Bioworks to replace animal-sourced personal care ingredient
In Boston, synthetic biology firm Ginkgo Bioworks and Sumitomo Chemical have announced a partnership to identify biobased ingredients for cosmetics and personal care applications.
Sumitomo...
Sea snail could hold the key to biodegradable bullet-proof vests
In the UK, researchers have created an aquatic snail-inspired biomaterial so strong it could one day serve as a renewable alternative to Kevlar.
The breakthrough...
Evolved By Nature raises $120 million for silk-based products
In Boston, a startup producing sustainable chemicals for apparel, personal care and medicine from natural silk proteins has raised $120 million to scale production.
The...
Savings app introduces sea salt debit cards
In London, popular investing and savings platform Plum has introduced a 100% recyclable and biodegradable debit card partially made of sea salt.
The Plum Card...
Pirelli to begin introducing lignin as reinforcing filler in tires
In Italy, Pirelli will soon launch passenger car tires that incorporate fillers made from lignin using a proprietary process technology.
The process uses a novel...
Startup raises $3.5 million to bring additive manufacturing to fashion
In New York, Simplifyber reports a $3.5-million seed investment that it will use to advance its cellulose-based additive manufacturing method for clothing production.
The company...
Fashion Week features cocoa bean waste dress sponsored by ice cream company
In Paris, waste cocoa bean husk is the latest renewable material innovation to hit the runway, thanks to a partnership between Dutch Fashion Designer...
Lindsey Lohan and Allbirds launch athleisure line as ode to Mean Girls
In California, Lindsey Lohan and sustainable sneaker and clothing brand Allbirds have launched an activewear collection that is a nod to Mean Girls, an...
Gucci launches luxury line for pampered pooches, touts renewable raw materials
In Italy, luxury fashion house Gucci has launched its first pet collection, replete with a $7,500 pet bed, $460 poop bag holder, $500 leash,...
Manhattan fur babies can now frolic on soy-based artificial grass
In New York, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6 dog park has installed soy-based synthetic grass from SYNLawn.
Nearby East River Park already features the renewable...