Devan launches Purissimo NTL, a biobased allergen control technology
Belgian textile innovator Devan Chemicals has announced the launch of Purissimo NTL, a biobased and readily biodegradable allergen control technology. It is based on the well-known probiotic encapsulation technology and…
PVC is recycled for the very first time
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is the third highest by volume produced plastic in the world. PVC can be found in hospital equipment, in modern plumbing, window frames, housing trim, siding…
Mars Incorporated to pack KIND bars in “advanced” recycled material
Mars Incorporated announced it is packing its KIND snack bar utilising materials sourced from advanced recycling in order to reduce the amount of virgin plastics in its packaging portfolio.
Belgian company VeCollal launches vegan collagen matching human collagen profile
VeCollal is a Belgian startup that has developed a groundbreaking vegan alternative to animal collagen supplements for use in nutraceuticals, beauty products, and functional foods.
Matrix FT presents microcarrier, plant-based chicken nugget
Matrix F.T., a leading developer of edible, animal- component-free, plant-based scaffolds and microcarriers for the alternative protein industry, has announced a hybrid cultivated chicken nugget made in Ohio, at their…
Tim Hortons introduces compostable fibre lids and cutlery in Canada
Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada have been introducing wooden and fibre cutlery for customers, eliminating an estimated use of 90 million single-use plastics a year. The wooden cutlery and fibre…
Goodyear reveals 90% sustainable-material tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company unveiled a demonstration tire comprised of 90% sustainable materials. This demonstration tire has passed all applicable regulatory testing as well as Goodyear's internal testing.
Nexus Circular secures $150 Million in equity raise
Nexus, an advanced recycling company at the center of the plastics circular economy, has announced it agreed to terms for an equity raise of $150 million.
Lumo to release revolutionary smart irrigation valve
Lumo, the agtech company focused on water sustainability through developing smart valve and irrigation tech, will be previewing its new product – the first smart irrigation valve for growers –…
Steakholder Foods to collaborate with Umami Meats for 3D bio-print fish products
Steakholder Foods, an international deep-tech food company at the forefront of the cultivated meat industry, has received its first grant to develop 3D-printed structured eel and grouper products with Singaporean…
Traceless’ sock hooks reach Hamburg stores
Every year, around 8-10 billion plastic clothes hangers are produced globally, with only 15% being recycled. Plastic sock hooks are specially challenging to recycle due to their small size.
Geno joins UN Global Compact
Sustainable materials leader Geno has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative — the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 15,000 companies and 3,800 non-business…