In Milan, ultra-luxury brand Emporio Armani has introduced a Spring/Summer 2023 eyewear collection that uses sustainable materials such as biobased acetate and nylon fiber. The collection, which includes styles for both men and women, “captures the brand’s contemporary style with enhanced self-expression through eye-catching transparencies and intricate details,” according to Essilor Luxottica. Armani chose model […]
In South Korea, NEXEN TIRE has unveiled a demonstration tire composed of 52% sustainable materials, the majority (44%) of which can be attributed to natural rubber, biobased synthetic rubber, and silica derived from rice husk waste residue. The remaining 8% of sustainable content comes from polyester cord made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate bottles and bead […]
In Italy, luxury brand Ferragamo has added two watches with renewable materials to its popular F-80 Skeleton collection. The new watches include a 41-mm case made from a 63% renewable materials and ceramic powder produced from natural minerals. The bands are also 39% biobased thermoplastic polyurethane. According to Watch Pro, F-80 Skeleton is one of […]
In Alberta, Orangetheory Fitness, a boutique fitness franchise that helped popularize high-intensity interval training, has introduced disinfectant fitness wipes made out of wood fiber at its 110 locations across Canada. Produced by Natrulab, the wipes are biodegradable and manufactured without harsh chemicals. “As a national brand, we have the ability to enact significant change within […]
In Vancouver, high-end athleisure brand lululemon has introduced its first shirt made from biobased nylon. The material was produced by San Diego biotech firm Genomatica. The two companies have been collaborating since 2021. “Today marks a major achievement: biotechnology has successfully fermented plant sugars into the chemical building blocks used to make nylon, bringing to […]
In Australia, algae bioplastics maker Kelpy has partnered with SOS Carbon to make use of the giant sargassum bloom that is threatening tourism and fishing throughout the Caribbean. At 5,000 miles wide, this year’s Atlantic sargassum bloom is the largest ever seen at this time of year. The partnership will leverage the Littoral Collection Module […]
In Sweden, a startup has received a €440,000 ($485,000) grant to scale up an edible cucumber coating made from a plant-based materials. Saveggy says the coating boosts shelf life by preventing dehydration, oxidation, and fungal growth. The funds will be dispersed by Eurostar, a program administered by European Research Agency and the European Commission to […]
In Singapore, a startup looking to grow exotic leathers in a lab has launched a $1-million, pre-seed fundraising round. ProjectEx was was spun-out of National University of Singapore in 2019 by biomedical engineer and Cellivate Technologies CEO Dr. Viknish Krishnan-Kutty and designer Adrian Fürstenburg. According to vegconomist, the company aims to launch its first exotic […]
In India, students at Ramjas College have developed biodegradable forks and knives from straw stubble with embedded vegetable seeds. Producing the cutlery, dubbed Waraq, will create jobs and address both the plastics waste crisis and stubble burning, an agricultural practice contributing to India’s air pollution. “India is home to 46.6 million stunted children, most of […]
In Miami, educational toymaker Miniland has reported progress on its sustainability initiatives, including efforts to produce eco-friendly toys and games made of biobased materials. Materials include reclaimed wood, fir fibers, bioplastic produced from sugarcane, and recycled materials. New toys include ECO Sensory Balls made of natural rubber and Towering Wood Stones made of Forest Stewardship […]
