This alt-leather is plant-based, fully biodegradable, and can be recycled infinitely
Mirium’s bio-leather is made from cork, natural rubber and soybean oil and dyed using coconut husk charcoal.
Food tech unicorn NotCo to manufacture plant-based products Down Under
NotCo is currently scouting for suppliers for raw materials in Australia
Ralph Lauren unveils first Cradle to Cradle certified product
American luxury giant Ralph Lauren unveiled its first Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certified product…
These seaweed pellets can potentially replace plastic at scale
Seaweed is known as the “ocean’s equivalent of trees” because it helps absorb carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds.
Baleaf Sports launches sustainable activewear
The products are sourced from biodegradable and recyclable materials.
Apple suppliers doubled use of renewable energy over the past year
Apple’s suppliers are now using over 10 gigawatts of renewable energy out of nearly 16 gigawatts in total commitments in the coming years.
‘Green’ children’s products may still contain toxic PFAS chemicals
The substance has been linked to delayed brain development and immune systems problems in children.
These thermal shirts from Lifelabs can help cut back energy usage
While the thermal clothing technology is not necessarily new, the company offers a more sustainable approach to thermal wear.
Just Egg to be sold in Europe after winning regulatory approval
US-based Food tech company, Eat Just, has received approval from the European Commission for…
Kering, Leonardo DiCaprio invest in US startup’s process to create cell-cultivated leather
VitroLabs has spent six years creating a way for fashion companies to produce leather clothing without using animal hides.
Menswear subscription service Taelor secures funding from high-profile tech investors
Taelor launched a pilot program last year testing the concept on a selection of trial customers.
This plastic-eating enzyme can break down waste within hours
Recycling is the most common way to cut down on plastic waste, but worldwide less than 10 per cent of all plastic has been recycled.
Nike’s ISPA Link trainers are made modular for easier recycling
They are designed with three interlocking modules linked together by tension and without requiring glue.
Stanford Engineers develop solar panels that work even at night
One of the drawbacks of solar energy is that the current technology produces little power on cloudy days and zero at night.
10 promising alt-seafood companies to watch
These innovative and promising alt-seafood companies are taking strides to combat climate change by developing seafood with cell-based and lab-grown technologies.