Plastic to pastry for outer space: Scientists turn plastic bottles into vanilla cookies
The team transformed PET plastic into protein-rich snacks, dubbed “µBites”.
Mosaic Biosciences introduces Renuvis Enzara to accelerate crop residue decomposition
The product is intended for use across corn-on-corn fields, no-till and reduced-till operations, and conventional tillage systems.
Kimberly-Clark unveils succulent-based fibre platform for its daily product line
Cultivating hesperaloe requires less water than conventional crops in the region, which will help conserve local water resources.
Eco-Products rolls out expanded beverage packaging lineup
The new cup lines are available to commercial foodservice operators and distributors across North America.
Coach incorporates circular design concepts to reduce waste
Data from the company shows that its resale initiative, Coach (Re)Loved, sold more than 13,800 repaired, restored, and vintage units last year.
Herman Miller redesigns Aeron Chair components to reduce carbon footprint
The company integrated generative design and engineering adjustments to decrease the material mass of the chair’s aluminum base.
Ten great eco-friendly Christmas decoration ideas
With a few twists and turns, your holiday season will still be enjoyable without impacting the environment.
Why your recycled soda can is winning the tariff war
Of about 99.6 billion aluminium cans expected to be sold in the US this year, 70 billion are made from recycled aluminium.
Researchers develop faster, greener method to recycle mixed textiles
Recycling used fabric is usually challenging because of its composition, which is a blend of natural and synthetic fibres.
SciFi Foods’ hybrid meat manufacturing plant ready for commercial production
The 90:10 blend of vegan and cell-cultured ingredients is expected to produce about 50,000 burgers a year,
New program encourages customers to “give old Crocs new life”
The pilot program aims to address environmental and social challenges faced by the fashion industry.
Water-soluble pods considered to curb plastic waste
The pods are made from polyvinyl alcohol, a water-soluble polymer produced from renewable sources.
Coca-Cola North America accelerates reusable packaging pilots
This partnership also helps R.Cup to scale up its turnkey platform in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver and Washington, DC.
8 plant-based meal kits you can try in the US
If you’re looking to try plant-based meal kits, Viable.Earth has curated a list of plant-based meal kits you can find in the US to help you get started.
Igloo ditches styrofoam coolers for biodegradable alternative
After 75 years, the company is ditching styrofoam coolers for a more biodegradable alternative made from paraffin wax and recycled paper.