This 52 ingredient, natural formula is leading the slow beauty trend
Following the slow beauty trend, consumers increasingly seek ethically produced, eco-friendly products that provide long-term benefits rather than quick fixes. Market data shows that 65% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for products with natural and organic ingredients. A startup called My Green is meeting this demand for sustainable cosmetics using the maximal […]
Former Apple exec turns 500 years of ocean waste into backyard compost
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) has long been a go-to material for electronics and automotive packaging due to its lightweight and protective properties. However, EPS takes up to 500 years to degrade and contributes to 11 million metric tons of plastic in the ocean annually. With less than 10% of EPS recycled due to contamination and high […]
This startup is making plastic-free goods without cutting down a single tree!
Most alternatives to plastic (e.g., paper products) rely on tree fibers. A World Wide Fund for Nature survey shows that the Pulp and paper industry consumes nearly 40 percent of the industrial wood traded globally. Replacing plastic with paper is easy, but ReStalk is taking it to another level. The regenerative packaging startup offers an […]
Innovation consulting underdogs that can help you innovate faster in 2025
The biggest challenge in finding the right innovation partner isn’t a lack of options—it’s knowing which consulting firm can truly deliver results tailored to your business. The best innovation consulting firms don’t rely on one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, they bring in seasoned experts who specialize in your industry, craft tailored strategies, and use proven methodologies to […]
How regenerative packaging is cutting costs and waste in supply chains?
Supply chain waste remains a critical challenge for businesses, with over 7 billion tons of plastic waste generated globally each year, of which less than 10% is recycled. For industries relying on single-use materials, packaging waste contributes to environmental issues and leads to inefficiencies in material usage and compliance costs. Companies like Nestlé and Unilever […]
Integrating sustainability in tobacco: How are industry players aligning their R&D efforts?
The complexity of integrating sustainability in tobacco lies in finding the balance between operational efficiency, resource optimization, and delivering tangible progress in sustainability goals. Whether it’s addressing agricultural impacts, reducing manufacturing emissions, or innovating biodegradable alternatives, the industry stands at the cusp of significant transformation. Those who lead with solutions, not just compliance, will set […]
Vegan Probiotic Trends to Watch in 2025
Dairy-based products currently dominate the probiotics market, taking up 80% of the probiotic segment. GreyB found that approximately 50% of new patents filed are moving toward these vegan solutions. Pioneering brewers like Kitaoka Honten and establishments like the Korea Institute of Science & Technology are developing newer vegan probiotic solutions. This article discusses the latest […]
Plant or fermentation-based dairy: Which approach solves consumer demands better?
Dairy is responsible for 2.9 percent of total human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. To add to it, one liter of milk requires 628 liters of water, surpassing the water footprint of all the other foods and making it the largest polluter of water. Such numbers have spurred the R&D efforts to find environmentally friendly, sustainable dairy alternatives […]
A List of 36 Open Innovation Platforms
In practice, open innovation can take the form of established partnerships like Delphi and Mobileye working on autonomous driving systems, and also be co-creation competitions like the BMW startup challenge, and crowdsourcing portals like the ‘My Starbucks Idea’ platform. Open innovation isn’t just a one-way street, either. By inviting others to participate in generating ideas […]
Notable Regenerative Agriculture Trends to Watch in 2025
Scientists are using microbes to turn urban sludge into organic fertilizers for regenerative agriculture! Turning food waste, sewage sludge, and crop leftovers into fertilizers that boost crop yields, improve soil health, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions has become a trend. Prominent entities such as Novozymes, Agri Life, Symborg, and Xi’an DELI Biochemical Industry have shown […]
5 Companies and Startups Making Strides in Blue Hydrogen Production
Hydrogen has emerged as a promising clean energy source, but its production methods have faced significant environmental challenges. Traditional methods rely heavily on fossil fuels, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Blue hydrogen offers a solution by combining natural gas reforming with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, significantly reducing the environmental impact of hydrogen production. Blue […]
Graphene’s Game-Changing Potential: A Look at 5 Battery Startups
Lithium-ion batteries have long been the standard in the battery industry, powering everything from mobile devices to electric vehicles. While these batteries have advanced portable power, they have limited energy density and long charging times. Lithium batteries also have concerns over durability and safety, including risks of overheating and fires. Graphene-based batteries represent a revolutionary […]
What’s Next in Cosmetics: Must-Attend R&D Conferences for Industry Leaders in 2025
The cosmetics industry hosts more than 200 conferences every year, offering thousands of hours of insights and innovations. But with product development cycles becoming increasingly compressed and consumer expectations soaring, your time to act is limited. The beauty tech market is projected to reach a valuation of $34 billion in 2025. As this growth accelerates, […]
A gigaton challenge: Will biochar-robots achieve the carbon removal goal by 2040?
In 2023, biochar carbon removal represented over 90% of delivered carbon credit. At an average cost of $176 per tonne, it is the most cost-effective offsetting technique compared to nature-based solutions, which average $27 per tonne. This affordability has significantly attracted buyers and made biochar a dominant player in carbon offset marketplaces. The biochar industry is […]
Hot Drinks, Cold Vaccines: How 67% of Food Packaging Patents Focus on Thermal Packaging
Maintaining product integrity, increasing shelf life, and preventing contamination are some of the crucial problems various industries tackle today, especially the food and pharma sectors. Evidently, the ongoing innovations within these industries focus on efficient temperature-controlled packaging solutions and materials. While the Asia-Pacific region has shown remarkable growth in insulated packaging, our comprehensive report discusses […]
6 Startups solving the demand for organic infant nutrition faster than big brands
New Zealand Milk Products(NZMP) by Fonterra reports that approximately 78% of consumers prioritize organic infant nutrition products for environmental and health concerns. This shift has pressured infant nutrition companies to innovate quickly while navigating strict regulations and rising costs. Startups like NGeneBio and Nunona are offering personalized nutrition solutions and plant-based formulas. By addressing sustainability […]
