Puma collaborates on world’s first biorecycled clothing
The Carbios biorecycling technology breaks down mixed and coloured textile waste into its building blocks using enzymes.
Treading threads: Eco startup Fabrick turns used textiles into bricks
The brainchild of architect Clarisee Merlet, Fabrick was established in 2019 in a quest to find alternative construction methods
Salomon launches recyclable winter sports helmet
The Brigade Index helmet is designed to have a reduced environmental impact of up to 19 per cent vs traditional helmets.
With Koovee’s edible cutlery, you can have your utensils and eat them too
The edible forks and spoons have a texture like crackers and come in several flavours: natural, almond, and Herbs de Provence.
France’s Sericyne revolutionises silk production for sustainable fashion
A Parisian-based textile company, Sericyne, aims to transform the silky industry, finding a way to improve silk production.
8 Toxic-free vegan nail polish brands around the world to discover
It’s time to rethink our love for nail polish and find sustainable alternatives that are safe for the planet.
French label Saola creates sustainable sneakers made from algae
While other brands incorporate just one or two eco-friendly elements into their products, Saola applies them in every aspect of their shoes – from top to sole.
French startup improves traceability in textile recycling
The fashion industry’s supply chains are notoriously complex, making monitoring and regulating sustainable practices a challenge.
LVMH to improve sustainable packaging across beauty brands
By the end of this year, LVMH’s perfume packaging will include both bio-based and circular Surlyn.
French startup turns beer waste to alt-meat protein
Using leftover yeast from breweries, the company manufactures a nutritious, flavourful and versatile protein.
Nestle launches paper-based Nespresso compostable coffee pods
“This is about yet another sustainable choice, without compromising on quality.”
RedCycle’s collapse is more proof that plastic recycling is a broken system
Currently, the burden of managing plastic disposal typically lies with local councils and municipalities. As a result, many municipalities worldwide are championing EPR schemes.
Lesser mealworms get the green light for human consumption in Europe
Lesser mealworm is used in a variety of products across Europe, including cereal bars, shakes, and gourmet burgers.
Airbus just flew an A380 using 100% sustainable fuel
“Increasing the use of SAF remains a key pathway to achieving the industry’s ambition of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” explains Airbus.
Sustainable steps: sneakers that won’t cost the planet
Investing in a pair of good quality shoes and learning to keep them in tip-top shape is the best for the planet (and your wallet).