11 October 20239 October 2023 Nike Debuts the ISPA Link Axis, an Exploration Into Circular Design Nike introduces the ISPA Link Axis, its first exploration into creating a fully circular shoe, furthering its culture of innovation
Nike schafft mit dem ISPA Link Axis den Durchbruch in der Nachhaltigkeit durch Kreislaufdesign Beim Nike ISPA Link Axis geht es darum, das Gewagte noch gewagter zu machen
22 May 202311 May 2023 Dole found a new use for all of its discarded pineapple leaves: vegan leather Piñatex - from Dole, Ananas Anam, and creative agency L&C - is a winner in Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards
2 May 202228 April 2022 Ananas Anam Announces Saucony Partnership for Vegan Pineapple Footwear According to vegconomist, the material, trade named Piñatex, will be used to substitute all components and overlays that are usually made with leather on the popular design
7 April 20221 April 2022 TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize Announces Finalists for Thin-Film Plastic Alternatives Competition The only global competition focused exclusively on creating scalable and biologically degradable alternatives to thin-film plastic polybags
12 November 202112 November 2021 Top fashion CEOs called out for being ‘woven in’ with fossil fuels Synthetics Anonymous report by Changing Markets Foundation found out that some brands have reported almost 90 percent of their collection as being produced from fossil fuels
2 September 202130 August 2021 AirCarbon x Nike: Newlight and Nike Partner to Reduce Carbon Footprint The carbon-negative biomaterial will be explored in a variety of applications, with the goal to advance Nike's mission to create products that are better for athletes and the planet
15 February 202110 February 2021 Regeneration: The Next Step for Outdoor Fashion The slowdown caused by the pandemic has found the fashion industry engaged in early reflections on ways to contribute to the improvement of environmental conditions
14 September 201812 September 2018 As synthetic microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release? Scientists and manufacturers are looking for ways to keep synthetic microfibers from getting into the environment in the first place
11 January 20189 January 2018 A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning fashion’s future Download the report, infographics
24 November 201722 November 2017 Ten Innovative Biobased Clothing Items Clothes made from novel biobased materials are becoming more widespread. Here are ten of our favourites
17 November 201715 November 2017 Lab-grown leather and spider silk are the future of your wardrobe Burgeoning startups are hacking cells to create ‘unnatural’ and ‘smart’ clothing
25 October 201723 October 2017 Over Half a Trillion Soybeans Later, Ford Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Bio-based Foam This decade, Ford’s researchers have tinkered with a variety of bio-based products to use within its automobiles and trucks
18 October 201711 October 2017 Nike launches Flyleather sneakers Nike’s Flyleather material is made with at least 50% recycled natural leather fiber made from discarded cow hide scraps from the floor of tanneries
23 January 201716 January 2017 Report says global biobased PET market may hit $13.1 billion by 2023 Bio polyethylene terephthalate weighs lower in comparison to their fossil fuel counterparts
12 October 201610 October 2016 BioInspiration and SLEM fight shoe pollution with 3D printed compostable footwear Dutch initiative SLEM focusing 3D printed footwear as alternative for current production paradigms
23 September 201621 September 2016 Bio-based PET market size over $13bn by 2023 A new report from Global Market Insights Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market size was 496.0 kilo tons in 2015
24 November 201523 November 2015 Responsible sourcing is key to growing responsible bioplastics Multi-stakeholder forum focusing on increasing awareness around the environmental and social performance of potential feedstock sources
4 November 201530 October 2015 Cutting Out Textile Pollution Cleaning up one of the world’s dirtiest industries will require new technology and more
25 September 201524 September 2015 Your next car could be made of fungus Viable eco-friendly replacement could make its way into your car soon
31 August 201527 August 2015 The Bioeconomy Gets to the Fridge: Packaging is 100% Biobased Northern European countries are the leaders in packaging made from renewable sources
31 July 201529 July 2015 Seeking success in succinic, succinctly, sustainably Reverdia CEO Marcel Lubben helps us to understand the broad applications and markets in an exclusive interview
29 July 201528 July 2015 Global Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market 2015-2019 With Anellotech, Coca Cola, Gevo, PepsiCo & Toyota Tsusho dominating
29 May 201528 May 2015 Holland Bioplastics: Netzwerk für Biowerkstoffe gegründet Partnerprojekt will allen Playern der biobasierten Ökonomie eine offene Plattform bieten
15 May 201513 May 2015 Holland Bioplastics shares knowledge and connects parties around bioplastics Participation open to all involved producers, manufacturers, researchers and / or marketer of bioplastics
11 May 20158 May 2015 100% bio-based Polyurethane in the market Introduction of PDI enables to commercially produce a 100% bio-based polyurethane
4 May 201529 April 2015 Bayer MaterialScience names BioAmber as its supplier for new product line Bio-succinic acid forms backbone of innovative new bio-based polyurethanes for textiles
5 November 20144 November 2014 Virent and the PlantPET Technology Collaborative (PTC) sign expression of interest to access commercial quantities of Virent’s BioFormPX® paraxylene Virent’s bio-based paraxylene, BioFormPX®, will allow PTC members to offer customers 100% renewable and recyclable PET resin and polyester
9 September 20148 September 2014 BARK CLOTH_europe – success through saving resources BARKTEX® biomaterial selected as one of ten innovators by LAUNCH-programme
16 June 201413 June 2014 Bioplastics alliance looks to guide supply chain Consumers want sustainable products: BFA is assessing criteria for sustainable biomass production
7 February 20146 February 2014 A commercially viable 100 percent plant-based PET bottle may be near For Michael O. Okoroafor, it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when
9 January 20148 January 2014 Nachhaltige Rohstoffe für Chemieindustrie Die Chemieindustrie nutzt immer mehr Pflanzen als Rohstoff. Doch der Anbau kann Natur und Mensch schädigen. Industrie-, Umwelt- und Entwicklungsverbände haben nun Kriterien für nachhaltigen Anbau verabschiedet
26 November 201325 November 2013 The Chemical Industry will be more and more green and sustainable The strong message that comes from Ecochem
21 November 201320 November 2013 Leading global brand companies join with WWF to encourage responsible development of plant-based plastics The Coca-Cola Company, Danone, Ford, H.J. Heinz Company, Nestle, Nike, Inc., Procter & Gamble, Unilever and World Wildlife Fund launch the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance
20 November 2013 1st European Conference And Exhibition On Sustainable Chemistry And Engineering Launches Innovators and young future leaders meeting in Basel on 19-21 November at the first Ecochem
5 November 201321 February 2018 BARK CLOTH®_Europe und Biowerkstoff BARKTEX® von NASA und Partnern ausgezeichnet Das Baumrinden-Vlies mit den nahezu unbegrenzten Einsatzmöglichkeiten zwischen Holz und Textil
6 August 2013 Help select the Top 10 LAUNCH Systems Challenge Innovators NASA, USAID, Department of State, and NIKE Joint Venture to establish sustainable solutions to the society
25 February 2013 Growing the Biobased Economy Strategies must address the needs of new customers and the challenges of building a sustainable supply chain
1 February 2013 Bio-based chemicals: When green is toxic Market rush to bioproducts has raised some old questions and a new concern
10 December 2012 NanoMarkets’ Latest Report Forecasts the Bio-Plastics Market Through 2020 Bio-plastics market seen to reach $ 6.1 billion in 2018
26 October 2012 Nike GS Football Boot Incorporates Bio-Based Pearlthane® ECO TPU in the Sole Plate Helping to Reduce Weight by 15 Percent Nike uses bio-based TPU soccer boot and thus leads a new era of elite soccer shoes
12 June 2012 The Bio-Based Revolution – 10,000 ways to replace a barrel of imported oil? BioBased Digest launches to help sort out the news and products in this fast-growing sector
11 June 2012 Global giants team up in bio-plastic push Coca-Cola, Ford, Heinz, Nike and Procter & Gamble launch new working group to promote adoption of plant-based plastics
6 June 2012 Leading brands join together to promote plant-based plastics The great PTC members put on their influence in order to reduce dependence on petroleum-based plastics
