In the Netherlands, Meatable has partnered with ESCO Aster—the only commercially licensed cultivated meat contract manufacturer in the world—to launch cultivated pork in Singapore. The partnership will enable Meatable to scale its cultivated pork products, which include dumplings and sausages. The two companies aim to begin sales in select restaurants in 2024 and reach supermarket […]
In Canada, the US FDA has granted emergency use authorization for a plant-based, medical-grade facemask produced by Manitoba’s PADM Medical PRECISION ECO. Made from ECOFUSE™ plant-based materials manufactured by Roswell Textiles using polylactic acid produced by TotalEnergies Corbion, PADM says producing the masks emits half the carbon dioxide of conventional masks. Made from petroleum, billions […]
In New York, Researchers at the State University of New York at Binghamton have developed a paper circuit board that could one day mitigate the growing problem of electronics waste or even enable single-use devices. The prototype replaces the metal, resin and glass used in conventional circuit boards with a single sheet of paper, wax, […]
In Sweden, Perstorp has been acquired by Malaysia’s Petronas Chemicals Group, a deal that combines two major producers of biobased products. Financial terms were not disclosed. PCG Managing Director and CEO Ir. Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof says the deal is part of PCG’s “stepping out” strategy and creates a new platform for growth in specialty […]
In Michigan, major chemical producer Dow has committed to “accelerating the circular ecosystem” by transforming waste and alternative feedstock to deliver 3 million metric tons per year of circular and renewable solutions by 2030. Plans include expanding efforts to “stop the waste” by building industrial ecosystems to collect, reuse or recycle waste and expand its […]
In Denmark, fashion designer Ganni has designed a track suit collection using fabric made from banana waste. The line includes grey jogging bottoms, a crop top, and a cropped hoodie made from organic cotton and Element 2 fabric. Produced by Spain’s Pyratex, Element 2 forms part of Ganni’s Fabrics of the Future initiative, which looks […]
In Italy, Furf Design Studio and designer Cesar Pieri have created a sailboat concept with a transparent, algae-based bioplastic hull and internal structures and fabrics made from plastic trash collected from the ocean. Dubbed Second Sun, the emphasis on sustainability and transparent elements aims to reinforce the connection between the sailor and the sea. A […]
In the United Kingdom, Reebok and National Geographic have partnered on a collection of plant-based sneakers aimed at raising awareness of endangered species. The Club C 85 Vegan line includes 16 patterns dedicated to various endangered animals, including the Galapagos Penguin, Black Rhino, Eastern Gorilla, Ring-tailed Lemur and Fiji Banded Iguana. The Nano X2 Grow […]
In Ohio, a bioplastic scoliosis brace designed by University of Cincinnati grad student Sangyu Xi has won the US section of the James Dyson Awards. Scoliosis develops during puberty and is marketed by a curved spine. The brace—dubbed Airy—is made from polylactic acid and is designed to have an off-the-shelf fit for teen girls. “I […]
In Singapore, Meatiply has unveiled three lab-grown meat prototypes—smoked duck breast, kampong chicken yakitori, and chicken katsu bites. The prototypes are a mix of lab-grown muscle and fat and plant-based ingredients to better mimic conventional meat’s taste and texture. “We developed a versatile platform that allows us to isolate and cultivate a variety of cells […]
