Fleece to function: Design student creates wool-based electronics
In London, Central Saint Martins graduate Hinna Khan has created a simple electronic device from conductive wool. Dubbed WoolTech, Khan was able to replace...
Body-based burial: Students imagine urns made from blood and hair
In Slovenia, students at University of Ljubljana have used biobased materials for a variety of design projects, including a biodegradable urn made of blood...
Uttar Pradesh eyes cow poop plastics to boost rural economy
In Uttar Pradesh, a government project is collecting cow dung to convert into usable products such as bioplastics, textiles, and paper.
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C-biotech unveils hemp and mycelium construction panels
In Belgium, C-biotech has developed materials from hemp-fiber skins and mycelium for modular construction applications.
The company’s sandwich panels feature skins made of C-hemp...
Seaweed dress worn by Chappell Roan highlights fashion’s renewable future
In New York, Caroline Zimbalist, a fashion designer known for turning kitchen ingredients into couture, has gained acclaim for creating a seaweed-based dress worn...
Pradalim introduces plant-based palette of natural colors for clean-label food
In the Netherlands, juice solutions specialist Pradalim is branching out into the vibrant world of natural food colorants, unveiling two new product lines designed...
Canadian designer showcases “living” architecture at Venice event
In Italy, designer Andrea Shin Ling has created an exhibit for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 that features “a living building” that absorbs carbon...
Bioluminescent dress from van Herpen portends era of living couture
In France, Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen has unveiled a dress embedded with 125 million bioluminescent algae at Paris Haute Couture Week 2025....
& Other Stories taps Keel Labs for seaweed fibers
In Sweden, a boho label owned by fast-fashion giant H&M has introduced an “ocean-inspired” line made with seaweed-based fibers from Keel Labs. Dubbed Kelsun,...
Absolut Vodka inks new partnership in biodegradable bottle pursuit
In Sweden, Absolut Vodka has inked a new partnership with start-up Blue Ocean Closures to increase the use of biodegradable materials in its packaging....