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Volvo Goes Leather Free
Volvo announced it is putting an end to the use of leather in its EVs. The move comes out of concern around the environmental impacts of cattle farming, especially GHG emissions. When revealing its new C40 electric crossover, Volvo also…
Press Release: Clariant Completes Construction Of First Commercial Sunliquid® Cellulosic Ethanol Plant In Podari, Romania
Muttenz, October 15, 2021 – Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced the official completion of its sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol plant in Podari, Romania. The completed construction is an important next step for the commercial deployment…
Press Release: UPM launches UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) – a renewable product to significantly reduce CO₂ footprint of rubber and plastics applications
UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) represent UPM's latest revolutionary development in sustainable solutions. They address the urgent need to reduce CO₂ emissions of rubber and plastics products by offering a truly sustainable alternative to fossil-based carbon black and precipitated…
PACCOR Launches ‘100% Bio-PP’ Products
PACCOR, the packaging solutions supplier, announced its new biobased polypropylene (Bio-PP) products for Orkla, a leading supplier of customer goods to the grocery, specialised retail, pharmacy, and bakery sectors in the Nordic region. According to PACCOR, the material is made…
Stella McCartney Debuts Mushroom Leather Bag at Paris Fashion Week
Stella McCartney, the UK fashion brand, has launched a new vegan leather bag. The handbag, showcased at Paris Fashion Week, is made with vegan mushroom leather. The “leather”, known as Mylo, is fabricated by Bolt Threads, and is made from…
Commentary: Nestlé Launches Plant-Based Egg and Shrimp
Nestlé has launched plant-based alternatives to egg and shrimp in London and are set to roll out in different European markets later this year. Stefan Palzer, Nestlé Chief Technology Officer, said: “Our new plant-based shrimp and egg alternatives have authentic…