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Kutee Kitties NFT aims to raise cash for bioplastics

Kutee Kitties NFT aims to raise cash for bioplastics

November 28, 2022 |

In Italy, an environmentally focused NFT dubbed Kutee Kitties hopes to sell original cartoons of hip cats to fund bioplastics development and other plastics waste mitigation measures. Sales of the 10,000 Kutee Kitties NFTs—which are available on OpenSea for 0.15 ETH (US$182.12)—will be used to help finance projects and companies like hemp- and ag waste-based […]

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Maine’s BioHome3D looks to address state’s housing deficit

Maine’s BioHome3D looks to address state’s housing deficit

November 28, 2022 |

In Maine, a 100% biobased, 3D-printed prototype home is being touted as a possible solution to unsustainably high home prices. Dubbed BioHome 3D, the 600-square-foot domicile features 3D-printed floors, walls and a roof comprised of wood fibers and bioresins. Construction waste was nearly eliminated due to the precision of the printing process. BioHome 3D hopes […]

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Oman bank launches PLA debit and credit cards

Oman bank launches PLA debit and credit cards

November 28, 2022 |

In Oman, Bank Nizwa is now offering bioplastic credit and debit cards. The Shari’ah-compliant cards are “designed to cater to different segments of customers’ needs by offering consumer-driven solutions that deliver value [and] bring the best of sustainable practices, exclusive rewards and unparalleled convenience in one card,” Bank Nizwa says in a press statement. PLA […]

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Eco-Products launches canola PHA straws

Eco-Products launches canola PHA straws

November 28, 2022 |

In Colorado, Eco-Products has announced a new line of compostable straws made from  polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a plant-based plastic derived from canola oil. Available individually wrapped or unwrapped and in a variety of lengths from 5.5 to 10.25 inches, the straws are BPI-certified compostable and meet ASTM D6400 standards for compostability. “With demand rising for more […]

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Cultivated and cultured: Hybrid yoghurt unveiled in Israel        

Cultivated and cultured: Hybrid yoghurt unveiled in Israel        

November 28, 2022 |

In Israel, foodtech startup Wilk has developed the world’s first yoghurt using both cell-cultured and conventional milk fat. The hybrid product has been validated by external laboratories to confirm it meets the necessary chemical and biological requirements.  “This is a significant milestone, not just for Wilk, but for the Israeli FoodTech space and wider global […]

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Faux-fur fit for a king: ECOPEL urges Charles to ditch ermine coronation robes

Faux-fur fit for a king: ECOPEL urges Charles to ditch ermine coronation robes

November 21, 2022 |

In London, plant-based fur maker ECOPEL is urging King Charles to forgo animal-fur trim in his coronation robe in favor of a cruelty-free alternative. British monarchs have traditionally worn purple robes trimmed with fur from ermine—a member of the weasel family—during the solemn ceremony. In a letter addressed to Buckingham Palace, ECOPEL CEO Christopher Sarfati […]

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Oatly offers Thanksgiving emotional support hotline for vegans

Oatly offers Thanksgiving emotional support hotline for vegans

November 21, 2022 |

In New York, alternative dairy major Oatly has announced the “Oatly Emotional Support Hotline for Plant-Based Eaters Attending Traditional Meat and Dairy-based Thanksgiving Dinners.” According to the announcement on Oatly’s website, the service can be accessed by calling 1-866-OAT-LINE and “may or may” not include positive affirmations, a motivational locker room speech, a “blank audio […]

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UPSIDE secures FDA approval for cultivated chicken

UPSIDE secures FDA approval for cultivated chicken

November 21, 2022 |

In California, cultivated meat maker UPSIDE Foods has received a “No Questions” letter from the US FDA, which amounts to confirmation that UPSIDE’s cell-based chicken is considered by the agency to be safe for human consumption. While approval is still required from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service before commercial sales can begin, FDA’s nod […]

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Panthers linebacker named the face of plant-based body care brand’s “Rub It In” campaign

Panthers linebacker named the face of plant-based body care brand’s “Rub It In” campaign

November 21, 2022 |

In Colorado, plant-based body care brand Green Goo has tapped NFL linebacker Shaq Thompson to be the official face of the brand.   The partnership marks the launch of Green Goo’s “Rub It In” campaign, which includes branded advertisements featuring Thompson in select NFL team programs as well as a Super Bowl ticket giveaway. Thompson is […]

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Custom Tesla features bamboo interior

Custom Tesla features bamboo interior

November 21, 2022 |

In California, a Tesla featuring a custom bamboo-based leather interior is on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum. According to Luxury Launches, the bespoke Model S Plaid uses Banbū animal-free leather developed by Von Holzhausen. Banbū is described by Von Holzhausen to be “buttery-soft like lambskin, scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, water-resistant, and lightweight.”  It is also biodegradable. […]

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