Today's stories range from recycled cotton in #textiles to #recycled PET to create... more recycled PET? Plus part 2 of our feature story about the #bioeconomy's role in #emission reduction.
The bioeconomy’s role in global emissions reduction, part 2: Agriculture and food
Last week’s feature covered how bio-based materials and biofuels can best contribute to these targets. Here, we turn to how bio-manufacturers can bolster carbon reduction within food and agriculture. We look at why bio-based arable farming inputs, insect-based feed, and bivalve biomaterials are the most effective bio-based strategies for achieving lower emissions in agriculture.
Geno helps lululemon launch their first plant-based nylon products
Lululemon has launched its first products made from renewably sourced, plant-based nylon. As part of a long-term partnership with sustainable materials leader Geno, the new material behind the high-performance shirts delivers the same feel as always.
New packaging solution uses OBP to create molding flake
AEG announced EZ-Lock X ORG, an innovative packaging solution developed in partnership with Ocean Recovery Group (ORG), and certified “plastic negative” by rePurpose Global, made from ocean-bound plastic.
Made in part with preferred materials, the Gen Green Collection utilizes repurposed plastic, recycled rubber and biobased sugarcane throughout the collection. The I’m green™ material, developed by Braskem, is made from sugarcane through ethylene vinyl acetate.
Evlox to incorporate Recover’s recycled cotton fiber in their denim production
Using Recover, Evlox will continue to minimize the use of virgin resources and move towards a circular production model, manufacturing a high-quality denim fabric while significantly reducing its impact.
Garnier launches first micellar bottle made of previously non recyclable PET plastic waste
Garnier will pilot Loop Industries' tech of manufacturing 100% recycled PET plastic, to create 100% recycled and infinitely recyclable virgin-quality PET plastic in the brand’s first Micellar Cleansing Water All-In-1 bottle.
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