Technology
Biodegradable and recyclable: the best of both worlds in sustainable packaging
Vast amounts of plastic packaging on the market today could be eliminated completely. However, in certain applications like food and medical equipment, the physical protection they afford is vital.
New tech makes bio-based leather from leather waste
In an effort to enable a planet positive industry, H&M Foundation is collaborating with The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) in the programme Planet First. One of the research projects, reProLeather, has resulted in a new…
Balenciaga unveils new biomaterial LUNAFORM
GOZEN, a startup specializing in biomaterials, has launched LUNAFORM, a new sustainable material that is plastic and animal-free. LUNAFORM was unveiled at Paris Fashion Week last Sunday, where it was featured in Balenciaga's Summer 24 collection.
Nike introduces new sustainable shoe design
Nike has unveiled its first exploration into creating a fully circular shoe with the ISPA Link Axis. The shoe is designed to be disassembled and recycled, furthering Nike's culture of innovation and its commitment to sustainability.
Braskem and WEAV3D take polypropylene to next level of performance
Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, announced a demonstrator of Braskem’s polypropylene (PP) in combination with WEAV3D Inc., an advanced manufacturing and materials startup, leveraging WEAV3D’s thermoplastic composite lattice…
BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives
BASF announced the launch of the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives. The initial offerings, including Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ and Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™, are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and…