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, shipping company Maersk said it ordered six further methanol-fueled vessels to ABS Class. This new order takes the total of dual-fuel engine vessels that can sail on green methanol on order from Maersk to ABS class to 19. These 17,000-TEU vessels will be built at Hyundai Heavy Industries, scheduled for delivery in 2025. […]
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 […]
In Australia, Vow has opened one of the world’s largest cultivated meat production facilities. Dubbed Factory 1, the New South Wales facility has the capacity to produce 30 tons of “an extremely delicious” but undisclosed first product annually. “With Factory 1, Vow has quietly become a world leader in cultured meat, we are now operating […]
In Milwaukee, Sensient Technologies Corporation has acquired Endemix Doğal Maddeler A.Ş., a Turkish supplier of natural color and extracts company for food and beverage markets. Endemix works with multinationals in Turkey and exports to customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company’s production, research and development, and administrative offices are located near Istanbul. […]
In Malaysia, India and Singapore, a group of researchers has developed a process for converting pineapple leaf fibers into filaments for 3D printing. Combined with polylactic acid, the biodegradable filaments were shown in the journal Polymer Composites to have enhanced mechanical, crystalline, chemical bonding and thermal properties. “In particular, the characterization study reveals that the […]
