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 by pop star Chappell Roan. Zimbalist’s designs are crafted from biodegradable materials like corn starch and seaweed-derived thickeners, which she molds into decorative elements before stitching them into custom garments. Though […]
n New York state, CNY Central reports online bidding has kicked off for the former Attis biofuel plant in Oswego County, three years after being mothballed. It was shut down in 2022 due to a foul odor resulting from a prolonged burning, one that was bad enough to attract Sen. Schumer to investigate the complaints […]
In New York, beverage company Yerba Madre and design studio Basura have partnered to create shoes out of dirt, organic fibers, and acacia gum that disintegrate and spread flower seeds as the person wearing then walks. The designers readily admit the clog-like Dirt Shoe will only last a few minutes, so you probably shouldn’t throw […]
In New York state, Sprague Operating Resources LLC has been selected by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to supply renewable diesel (RD) for its marine fleet, including the iconic Staten Island Ferry. This significant contract marks a major step in New York City’s plan, announced in October 2024, to transition its […]
In New York state, the Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) announced the official start of the Staten Island Ferry’s transition to renewable diesel, marked by the delivery of the first barge of fuel to the ferry system. This first shipment, totaling 336,000 gallons, begins the full replacement […]
In New Yorks state, OPAL Fuels has entered into a joint venture with an affiliate of environmental services leader Republic Services, Inc. for a new biogas-to-renewable natural gas facility at Republic’s Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill in Concord, North Carolina. The new RNG facility, owned jointly by OPAL and its minority partner, a Republic Services affiliate, […]
In New York state, Energy Vision recently released a report assessing ways to replace heavy-duty diesel trucks built before 2013. The report, “A Path to a Healthier America: Ditching Old Diesel Trucks,” focuses on replacing 130,000 heavy-duty diesel vehicles built before 2013 in 31 highly populated U.S. counties, including the 10 largest metro areas. These […]
In New York, contemporary artist Daniel Arsham has crafted ceramic poker chips and linen playing cards to explore the game’s “duality,” in that it has deep history and tradition but is continually evolving. The World Poker Tour will release one hundred collectible sets ahead of its world championship. “The collaboration was an opportunity to push […]
In New York, jewelry brand Mo.Na Gems is using potato starch-based plastics to mimic gemstones and, reportedly, gaining a following in the New York fashion scene. The material, formulated in 2021 by co-founders Mia Dunn and Mecca McDonald in their Johns Hopkins dorm, breaks down in home composters in a matter of weeks, according to […]
In New York’s state, Binghamton University has received funding to create a biomanufacturing project management training program to foster leadership skills in students, veterans, entry-level workers and those re-entering the bioindustry workforce. The $1.6 million workforce training project is partially supported through BioMADE, a Manufacturing Innovation Institute working to secure America’s future through bioindustrial manufacturing […]
