Tag: Balena

Balena claims world’s first bioplastic frisbee

Balena claims world’s first bioplastic frisbee

June 1, 2026 |

In the United Kingdom, materials science company Balena and startup studio Decathlon Pulse have created the world’s first frisbee made from biobased plastic. Made using Balena’s proprietary BioCir® X material, the frisbee is durable enough for your most extreme Ultimate Frisbee match but would biodegrade if it made its way into the ocean, compost, or soil. […]

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The collaboration of VivoBarefoot and Balena

The collaboration of VivoBarefoot and Balena

January 29, 2024 |

In the UK, VivoBarefoot and Balena announced an ambitious new partnership to address the harmful impacts of the footwear industry through the combination of technology and material science inspired by nature.  The journey toward a circular end-of-life system for footwear faces a significant challenge rooted in the intricate nature of shoes — both in their […]

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