Delaware researchers report lubricants breakthrough
In Delaware, researchers have devised a production route for lubricant base oils using non-food biomass.
The work, carried out at University of Delaware-led Catalysis Center...
Paper byproduct holds promise for greener batteries
In New York, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scientists are using paper production byproduct lignosulfanoate to produce rechargeable, lithium-Sulphur cells.
So far, the researchers have been able...
Indian appliance maker buys majority stake in Australia’s Ecolife
In India, TKK Prestige has bought a majority stake in Ecolife, an Australia-based producer of biodegradable tableware.
TTK Prestige, an appliance maker backed by private...
Fish-gut bioplastic under development in Newfoundland
In Newfoundland, graduate chemistry student Courtney Laprise has developed a process to turn fish guts into plastic. Laprise tells CTV that oil from fish...
Beauty care lowdown: Is natural really better?
In Canada, debate is growing over whether products designated as natural or organic are actually safer and more effective.
“When I hear people say that...
Sustainable textile wins NatGeo award
In New York, Fashion Institute of technology student Asta Skocir was among four winners of National Geographic’s Chasing Genius competition for AlgiKnit, an algae-based...
Popular salad chain considering biodegradable bowls, composting programs
In New York, salad bar mainstay Just Salad is expanding its sustainability efforts, including naming a new Chief Sustainability Offer and plans to switch...
Biocomposites maker wins Canadian grant
In Canada, officials have announced an investment of $499,433 in Competitive Green Technologies, a company developing a nylon replacement made from biomass.
The company, which...
Soybean use outside of food applications expected to grow
In India, Transparency Market Research reports that soybeans—a staple of the food ingredient market—have been seeing increasing adoption in new industries such as animal...
IIT grads develop banana fiber sanitary napkins
In India, two graduates of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi have founded a company to produce sanitary napkins from banana fibers.
Dubbed Sanfe, Archit Agarwal...