Wood is making a construction comeback in Finland
In Finland, architects and contractors are looking toward Scandinavia’s vast forests to reduce the carbon intensity of construction.
Business Finland says 80% of detached houses...
Kiwi firm wants to build a better mousetrap—Literally
In New Zealand, human pest control products maker Goodnature is working to develop biodegradable rat traps that can be dropped by drone or helicopter.
Slightly...
Consumers want plant-based products, but more education needed
In Washington, DC, a consumer survey by the Plant Based Products Council shows the majority of U.S. consumers are receptive to plant based products...
No dummies here: Renewable mannequins debut in Seoul
In South Korea, the sportswear brand of chemical and textile giant Kolon Industries has developed renewable and biodegradable mannequins for its showrooms.
Most mannequins are...
Mushroom leather firm raises $45 million, investors include A-listers Natalie Portman and John Legend
In San Francisco, mycelium materials firm MycoWorks has raised $45 million in a series B financing that it will use to boost capacity for...
Seed-spreading firecrackers launched for Diwali
In India, a push for eco-friendly firecrackers for the Hindu Diwali celebration has led one pyrotechnics company to develop firecrackers that have the potential...
Edible straw maker lands smoothie franchise
In the US, edible straw maker SORBOS has landed its first restaurant franchise deal. Tropical Smoothie Café will use the straws for a limited...
Boston team creates tableware that biodegrades in 60 days
In Boston, a team of Northeastern researchers have developed single-use tableware from bamboo and sugar waste that biodegrades in just 60 days.
Hongli Zhu, an...
Coca-Cola unveils paper bottle prototype
In Atlanta, mega-brand Coca-Cola has revealed an initial prototype for a paper bottle it hopes can be recycled with household paper recycling streams.
Developed in...
Mushroom to grow: Major brands sign on to accelerate mycelium leather
In California, major brands have formed a consortium with Bolt Threads to commercialize mycelium-based leather in 2021. Adidas, Stella McCartney, Lululemon and Kering, which...