Gucci offers watches made from bioplastics
Luxury fashion brand Gucci has taken further steps towards its circular goals with its new line of timepieces. The new bio-based Dive watches are made from an unexpectedly sustainable material.
Chefs inspire researchers to season biodegradable plastics
In order to reduce the amount of plastic waste, some companies are adopting biodegradable plastics that eventually disintegrate. More often than not, the easier the materials break down, the flimsier…
Amtico releases bio-based luxury vinyl tiles
British flooring company Amtico has presented its new Amtico Bio, a bio-attributed luxe vinyl tile made from renewable materials derived from paper pulp.
Archroma turns textile waste into dyes
Archroma is introducing the FiberColors* technology. With this technology, Archroma upcycles textile waste into gorgeous colours. The colours are synthesised from a minimum content of 50% waste-based raw material.
Acetate alternative gets a 2023 revamp
BioAcetate is a product created by Wingram Industrial Company Limited in Hong Kong with factories in Malaysia and China. Wingram's business focuses on providing solutions to solve the increasingly prevalent…
ACE calls for for a 90% mandatory collection target
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment, ACE, has released a press statement in which the alliance calls for amendments to the EU’s Roadmap to 2030.
World’s first 3D bio-based home becomes a reality
The University of Maine has wowed everyone with the world’s first 100% bio-based house, made entirely with bio-based materials such as wood flour, or fine sawdust, mixed with a binder…
Robertshaw delivers solution to reduce GHG from gas appliances
Robertshaw has developed a comprehensive sustainability solution that drastically reduces greenhouse gas emissions from gas stoves in the off state. The patent pending Master Gas Regulator addresses a major environmental…
Yangi welcomes Voith & CHANEL as newest investors
Voith and CHANEL have become the newest investors to Yangi and aim to continue and accelerate the commercialisation of its innovative manufacturing technology for sustainable packaging.
Biorefinery upcycles carbon waste, including lignin
Northwestern University researchers have developed a sustainable, inexpensive two-step process that can upcycle organic carbon waste; including lignin.
New injectable biomaterial can treat tissue damage
Researchers have developed a new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue and promotes cell and tissue repair.
Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant gets nothing but green lights
The Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) has positive statements regarding the safety review of Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant.