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...
Paper COVID-19 test promises accurate results at lower costs
In India, a potentially game-changing COVID-19 test, named after Indian Sherlock Holmes Feluda, promises accurate results in under 30 minutes using a paper test strip.
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Finnish circular fiber firm attracts big brands
In Finland, circular fiber firm Infinited Fiber Company is investing in more capacity as it racks up big-name partners like H&M, Patagonia, Wrangler, PVH...
Porsche experiments with renewable body components
In Germany, iconic sports car maker Porsche is expanding its use of natural materials to include body parts made from linseed and balsa wood.
Porsche...
Renewable sneaker pioneer Allbirds closes massive funding round
In San Francisco, green sneaker pioneer and household name Allbirds has closed a $100-million financing, which it will use to enter new product categories,...