In London, luxury brand holder LVMH and its portfolio company Fendi are collaborating with Imperial College London and Central Saint Martins at the University of Arts London to create lab-grown fur fibers. The pact comes as high-end fashion looks to distance itself from the sustainability and cruelty concerns of traditional fur. “The ultimate goal at […]
In London, pineapple leather produced by Ananas Anam will be used in Saucony’s classic Jazz Court RFG sneaker style. According to vegconomist, the material, trade named Piñatex, will be used to substitute all components and overlays that are usually made with leather on the popular design. The sneakers also include hemp laces and plant-based mesh […]
In London, scientists at Caviar Biotec and University College London have grown sturgeon caviar in a lab using cells from a fish egg sac. The process achieved such efficiency that a 300-square-meter facility could generate more caviar than is produced globally every year. At such yields, the delicacy that normally retails for upwards of $200 […]
In the Netherlands, a biohacker has encapsulated a chip in bioplastic and embedded it in the skin of his hand so that he can pay for things without fumbling for his phone or wallet. According to BBC News, thirty-seven year old Patrick Paumen has successfully made contactless payments using the device. The internal chip uses […]
In Connecticut, razor brand Schick has launched disposable razors that are 70% composed of bamboo appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. Edgewell Personal Care Co., parent company of Schick, has also increased the sustainability of its packaging by using paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. By 2030, Edgewell is targeting 100% recyclable, compostable, or reusable […]
In California, Lygos and Flexible Solutions International have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction. The two companies have collaborated for four years to use Lygos’ fermentation platform to improve the performance of FSI’s biodegradable, water-soluble cleaning and water treatment solutions. Lygos’s platform uses bioengineering and data science to convert sustainable sugars into multi-functional organic […]
In Los Angeles, actress Gabrielle Union and NBA star Dwayne Wade have launched PROUDLY, a baby care brand with a focus on natural ingredients for melanated skin. The power couple tapped dermatologist Dr. Naana Boakye to help develop products with “thoughtfully studied and… plant-based” ingredients that take into account the unique needs of melanated babies, […]
In North Carolina, a startup pursuing lab-grown oysters has received an unspecified investment from Cult Food Science, an investment firm focused on cultivated meat and dairy and cellular agriculture. Pearlita’s cofounder and CEO Nikita Michelsen tells FoodIngredientsFirst that farmed oysters face “huge threats” from rising ocean temperatures and contaminated waters. “We are providing a healthy […]
In Michigan, cannabis company Golden Shores Cannabis Co. has added biodegradable beeswax tips containing wildflower seeds to its pre-rolled joints. “So, as soon as you’re done smoking it, you throw it in the grass and it’ll plant a flower,” said Jeff Dotson, president of Golden Shores, tells Fox News Detroit. “It’s a very hearty plant, […]
In Illinois, Natural Fiber Welding has raised $85 million in a series B funding round that will be used to scale production of circular natural fibers. Natural Fiber Welding upgrades waste cotton and recycled fibers. Its products include Clarus-brand natural fibers and a completely biobased leather alternative called Mirum. Participants in the round include Evolution […]
