Made from agricultural waste and natural fibres, Alt. Leather has developed a 100 per cent plant-based, plastic free leather alternative designed for the fashion, footwear, upholstery and automotive ...

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Recent concerns about contaminants in black-colored plastics sparked consumer concerns, but there’s more than one reason to think twice about these items. Black plastic used in kitchen utensils can ...

The materials are described as biodegradable, home compostable and compatible with existing recycling systems. Credit: Xampla Ltd. UK-based bioplastics company Xampla has collaborated with the ...

The advance provides packaging manufacturers with assurance that Cambridge-based Xampla’s Morro materials meet UK and EU regulations on single-use plastics, while also establishing the foundation for ...

Xampla and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a test to validate that Xampla’s Morro materials - made from natural plant polymers - are plastic-free and SUPD exempt, aiming to ...

Most of us have a pair of tights in our wardrobe – but have you ever thought about what goes into making them? For decades, the process has barely changed. That is, until one brand decided to shake ...

THE WHAT? PlasticFree has removed the subscription paywall from its global materials database, making thousands of validated alternatives to plastic freely available to designers, brands, and AI ...

I always say that every kitchen should have three styles of skillets: stainless steel, cast iron, and nonstick. With these, you can cook anything. Still, as the Strategist’s kitchen and dining writer, ...

PENANG’S mission to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags began on Sept 1 with the ban applying to many businesses across the state. The ban is implemented at hypermarkets, supermarkets, ...

PlasticFree has stated it is opening access to its global database of validated materials, analysis and case studies without subscriptions or fees, designed to be used by designers and brands seeking ...