Grape expectations: Finding new uses for wine waste
In Nebraska, researchers are looking to repurpose grape waste left over from the wine-making process.
About 20% of the grape material—including the seed, stalk, and...
PETA seeks to redefine leather—literally
In California, PETA has petitioned dictionary.com to change the definition of leather to include both plant-based and synthetic materials given the rise of “vegan...
Kiwi fisherman invents stone-based toilet paper
In New Zealand, a fisherman/entrepreneur fresh off inventing a biodegradable beer cup is gearing up to launch his second eco-friendly product: stone-based toilet paper.
Mohi...
London marathon taps Ooho! water-filled spheres for Sunday’s race
In London, the city’s upcoming marathon on Sunday, April 28 will be more sustainable thanks to single-use, edible water containers manufactured by Ooho!.
The spherical...
Biobased Copolymer Matrix Improves Chromium Efficiency in Leather Processing
In India, scientists at the Central Leather Research Institute have developed a biobased copolymer matrix that improves the efficiency of chromium use in leather...
Humble sea squirt could inspire new gold rush
In South Korea, scientists have developed a material based on chitin and gallic acid that mines gold from sea water. Inspired by tunichromes—materials sea...
Kobe University now home to global BioFoundry
In Singapore, a Global BioFoundry Alliance has been created to provide synthetic biology tools and advance the bioeconomy.
Cofounded in May by NUS Synthetic Biology...
Four plant-based oils to get you through your day
In London, aromatherapist Rima Shah outlined how different plant-based scents can help you manage your moods, beginning with products that combat morning sluggishness all...
Vegetable oil-coated sawdust could solve Arctic oil spill dilemna
In Washington, researchers at DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have turned sawdust into a “super sponge” for oil spills.
The researchers were able to chemically...
Nutcycle partnership creates dyes from discarded walnut shells
In Spain, specialty chemicals maker Archroma and outdoor brand Ternua have partnered to create Nutcycle, a collection of T-shirts and sweatshirts dyed using walnut...