Foreword
Fashion being one of the
greatest global polluters, an increasing number of brands are taking up the
challenge of developing sustainable biobased materials, such as biobased nylon,
leather and cotton, to be used across a range of clothing items and
accessories. These sustainability commitments are further encouraged and
supported by the ever-growing demand from customers who are beginning to seek
out sustainable products that do not require compromising between quality and
eco-friendliness. Last October we described how you could acquire the most
sustainable, and fashionable, jet-set attire there was. Today, we’ll show you
that it’s just as easy to become the trendiest biobased globetrotter to ever
travel around the world!
First, you’ll need
some good shoes. Adidas is continuously strengthening its commitment to
transition towards sustainable materials. In 2020, the brand developed a
biobased leather alternative made from mycelium...
Other News this Month Includes:
Policy
- Scotland takes action on plastic waste
Markets
- Qualitas Health raises $10M for algae-based
protein
- UPM Biochemicals grows lignin business with
new Domtar supply agreement
- Green Plains Completes York USP Ethanol Upgrade
Research & Development
- First Bio-Based Composite Movable Bicycle
Bridge
- Techno-economic assessment of a biorefinery plant for extracted olive
pomace valorisation
- More...
Polymers
- Sabic and Beiersdorf to implement cosmetics
packaging using certified renewable polypropylene
- Braskem investment into sustainable plastic production using CO2 capture and utilization technology
- More...
Chemicals
- Aldaric acids as stable intermediates for
the synthesis of furandicarboxylic acid esters
- Synthesis of bio-based methylcyclopentadiene
from cellulose
- More...
Consumer Products
- Unique Kånken backpack made from an
innovative 100% bio-based fabric
- Rudolf Group introduce first biobased water
repellent
- More...
Events
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