In the US, rock band My Chemical Romance has partnered for a second makeup line with vegan cosmetics maker HipDot. Inspired by the band’s 2010 album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, the set includes eyeliner, primer, and lip gloss. The individual products are named after the band’s stage monikers Party Poison, […]
In Illinois, plant-based leather alternative firm Natural Fiber Welding has received an unspecified investment from BMW i Ventures, the investment arm of BMW. Dubbed Mirium, Natural Fiber Welding’s material has a carbon footprint 40 times lower than animal leather and 17 times less than polyurethane leather alternatives. BMW has begun using vegan leather in certain […]
In France, cultured foie gras startup Gourmey has raised $10 million and announced plans to expand into cultured poultries, including duck, chicken and turkey. The funding was led by Point Nine and Air Street Capital. Heartcore, Partech Bpifrance, and the European Commission also participated. “Poultry is the most consumed and fastest growing meat on the […]
In Switzerland, leading food company Nestlé has announced a partnership with Israeli startup Future Meat to evaluate how cultured meat can be incorporated into Nestlé products. Nestlé says the investment complements its work in alternative proteins, like vegan meats and pea-based dairy milk. “We have been investing in our protein expertise and the development of […]
In Copenhagen, Natural Material Studio has unveiled conceptual ceramics that incorporate pulverized shells sourced from Denmark’s top restaurant. The studio, founded by Bonnie Hvillum, paired with Michelin-star eatery Noma and ceramicist Eben Kaldahl to create the crockery, dubbed Shellware. “I was curious to work with seafood shells and explore the possibilities, and also how […]
In Japan, footwear brand CCILU has unveiled a new boot made out of used coffee grounds. Dubbed XpreSole Panto, the boot’s outsole is made of a vegan leather that is 30% coffee ground waste and 70% EVA and the insole is made from yarn also made from used coffee grounds. Weighing a third of the […]
In Finland, the equestrian industry can barely rein in their excitement as advances in the production of alternative leather made of mushroom could mean greener tack in their future. Currently, most equestrian gear, such as halters, reins, and saddles, is made from cow hide leather. Work at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland could provide a similarly durable […]
In Vancouver, high-end yoga and workout gear company Lululemon has partnered with Bolt Threads to produce mushroom-based yoga mats, yoga bags, and duffel bags. Made from Mylo, Bolt Threads’ alternative mycelium-based leather, the products will be available early next year. Lululemon, along with Adidas, Stella McCartney and Kering—the fashion group behind brands like Gucci and Alexander McQueen—is a member […]
In India, celebrity-favorite eyewear brand Luxottica is now selling its partially renewable “street style” eyewear brand, Arnette. The company launched its first launched eyewear with biobased nylon in 2019 and has now reached 70% renewable content thanks to the addition of biobased acetate. Product packaging is also recycled plastic. Music superstars Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber are reportedly fans of the […]
In Arles, France, a new tower designed by famed architect Frank Gehry features elements made from salt, sunflowers, and algae to lower its carbon footprint. Both the salt and algae are sourced from the nearby Rhône river. Salt crystals were grown on metal mesh in an energy-less process to form panels, says Jan Boelen, artistic director of Atelier Luma, which developed the […]
