Tag: United Kingdom

Make love, not plastic waste: Online platform reports surge in ecofriendly sexual wellness products

Make love, not plastic waste: Online platform reports surge in ecofriendly sexual wellness products

February 13, 2023 |

In the United Kingdom, sustainable product-focused online marketplace Veo has identified a 3,500% increase in consumer searches for sustainable sexual health products such as eco-friendly and bioplastic sex toys and vegan massage oils in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. According to Veo, the sexual wellness market is expected to reach £92 billion by 2026, with […]

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Sustainable audio company Majority launches cellulose earbuds

Sustainable audio company Majority launches cellulose earbuds

February 13, 2023 |

In the United Kingdom, Majority has introduced wireless earbuds and charging cases that feature biodegradable and recycled plastics casings and speakers made from cellulose. Dubbed TruBio, the 43-gram earbuds deliver “deep base and clear highs” with Bluetooth technology for stable and fast connection, according to a write-up in Forbes.  TruBio also provide up to 30 […]

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Croda acquires beauty actives maker Solus Biotech

Croda acquires beauty actives maker Solus Biotech

February 13, 2023 |

In the United Kingdom, Croda International Plc has agreed to acquire Solus Biotech, a South Korea-based producer of biotechnology-derived beauty actives, from Solus Advanced Materials for KRW350 billion ($275 million). The deal provides access to Solus’ existing ceramide and phospholipid technologies and emerging capabilities in natural retinol.  It will also strengthen Croda’s Beauty Actives portfolio […]

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Kelpi raises £3 million for seaweed-based coatings

Kelpi raises £3 million for seaweed-based coatings

February 6, 2023 |

In the United Kingdom, Kelpi has raised £3 million (US$3.6 million) to advance its seaweed-based coatings. Formulated for food and cosmetics packaging, the coatings are compatible with recycling infrastructure and industrial and home composters. The seed round was led by Science Creates Ventures and Green Angel Syndicate, with funding from One Planet Capital and follow-on […]

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German VC invests in palm oil alternative

German VC invests in palm oil alternative

December 12, 2022 |

In the United Kingdom, Doehler Ventures has made an unspecified investment in Clean Food Group, a startup working on a fermentation-based alternative to palm oil. The German venture capital group will also collaborate with Clean Food Group and provide know-how in process scale-up. According to Innovations in Food Technology, the global market for palm oil […]

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Theater group’s cardboard Trojan horse weighs whopping 1.5 tons

Theater group’s cardboard Trojan horse weighs whopping 1.5 tons

November 14, 2022 |

In the United Kingdom, a theater group’s giant cardboard Trojan Horse has broken the Guinness World Record for the country’s largest cardboard sculpture. Assembled by 180 volunteers for Animated Object’s “illumination event” production—The Odyssey: An Epic Adventure on the Yorkshire Coast—the horse weighs over 1.5 tons, presumably without any soldiers inside. The 99% biodegradable prop […]

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Reebok and National Geographic launch plant-based sneakers with endangered species designs

Reebok and National Geographic launch plant-based sneakers with endangered species designs

October 10, 2022 |

In the United Kingdom, Reebok and National Geographic have partnered on a collection of plant-based sneakers aimed at raising awareness of endangered species.  The Club C 85 Vegan line includes 16 patterns dedicated to various endangered animals, including the Galapagos Penguin, Black Rhino, Eastern Gorilla, Ring-tailed Lemur and Fiji Banded Iguana. The Nano X2 Grow […]

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Michael Stipe to release Shiny Happy bioplastic record

Michael Stipe to release Shiny Happy bioplastic record

September 5, 2022 |

In the United Kingdom, R.E.M. front man Michael Stipe is set to release a solo single that will be the world’s first widely available bioplastic vinyl.  Called Future if Future, the song will be included on a limited run of 500 vinyl records manufactured by London’s Evolution Music. The single will also be available digitally, […]

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Edible cups from Red Bull target plastic waste and better digestion

Edible cups from Red Bull target plastic waste and better digestion

August 29, 2022 |

In the United Kingdom, skincare brand Haeckels has partnered with Red Bull to develop edible cups in an effort to reduce plastic waste at festivals and improve health.  In line with both brands’ focus on vitality, the cups are infused with spirulina, ginger, and blueberry to boost energy and digestion. The cups also break down […]

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UK designer introduces decaying sneakers as art

UK designer introduces decaying sneakers as art

August 29, 2022 |

In the United Kingdom, Olaniyi Studio founder Yussef Agbo-Ola has created art concept sneakers made of biomaterials that are designed to never be worn and instead decay.  Dubbed Kajola, the collection of nine sneakers is made from materials such as clay, volcanic dust and cacao powder. “The Kajola capsule collection is not wearable, but rather […]

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