In New Jersey, the former owner of a deli at the center of a bizarre $100-million securities fraud scheme has pled guilty to federal charges. James Patten was one of three owners of a public company behind Your Hometown Deli, which went viral in 2021 for its $100-million valuation despite sales of less than $30,000. […]
In New York, winners of PETA’s inaugural Fashion Awards include celebrities who champion vegan leathers and trail-blazing brands working to make fashion kinder to animals and the planet. Stella McCartney earned Best Vegan Heel for its “showstopping” Ryder Knee-High Stiletto Boots popularized by Taylor Swift. The boot is made from the brand’s Alter Mat […]
In Dubai, sustainable fashion pioneer Stella McCartney used the COP28 climate talks to draw attention to policy roadblocks to widespread use of environmentally friendly materials in fashion—namely, taxes that are incurred by vegan leather items. McCartney, which uses alternative leathers made from biobased materials like grape waste and mushrooms, said in a speech at the […]
In Australia, architecture studio Fraser & Partners has unveiled a design for the world’s tallest hybrid timber residential development. At nearly 190 meters tall, Fraser & Partners said the Perth tower, called C6, will set a “new benchmark in height for mass timber.” C6 will edge out height ambitions for planned hybrid towers in Sydney […]
In Hong Kong, chemical maker LyondellBasell and baby care products leader Pigeon Singapore have announced a collaboration in sustainable baby nursing bottles. The partnership will incorporate LyondellBasell’s biobased CirculenRenew polypropylene polymers into Pigeon’s revamped series of nursing bottles, marking a pivotal shift away from traditional 100% virgin PP resins. CirculenRenew polymers, utilized in the cap, […]
In Scotland, researchers at St. Andrews University have found that cocoa pod husks—an abundant waste product of chocolate and other industries—could be used to make more sustainable flame retardants. Led by chemistry and chemical biology professor Dr. Nicholas Westwood, the study found that processed lignin from cocoa pod husks could enhance the already high flame-smothering […]
In the Netherlands, a seaweed-based plastic that is best known for winning Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize in 2022 has been named the first—and only—plastic-free material by the European Union. The designation was awarded after a nearly year-long verification process by the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive and exempts the material from the Netherlands’ 25-cent tax […]
In Arkansas, Greenlab has tapped Boston-based strain developer Ginkgo Bioworks to discover a novel enzyme to biodegrade PFAS, a group of “forever chemicals” implicated in adverse health impacts. Specifically, Greenlab has partnered with Ginkgo Enzyme Services, which provides companies with end-to-end enzyme discovery and optimization R&D services. Under the terms of the agreement, Ginkgo will […]
In London, a toothbrush brand endorsed by actress-turned-lifestyle-guru Gwenyth Paltrow is targeting circular and biobased materials to counter the 4 billion non-biodegradable toothbrushes that end up in landfills each year. SURI toothbrushes feature plant-based heads and bristles and an aluminum body that can be repaired for extended use. The toothbrush’s are made from castor oil […]
In India, a lingerie brand led by two sisters is emphasizing renewable materials like corn fiber and sugar beet to promote sustainable fashion. Dubbed Intimate Queen, the brand also aims to be body-inclusive to embrace underserved women. “The lingerie industry lacked the best fit, lift and support as well as products that were environment friendly,” […]
