Wooden satellites eyed as answer to growing space junk problem
In Japan, Sumitomo Forestry and Kyoto University are designing a satellite made from wood that would completely incinerate upon re-entry in an effort to...
Vancouver startup gives waste chopsticks a second life
In Vancouver, an entrepreneur has transformed over 30 million wood chopsticks from restaurants into everyday items such as dining room tables and staircases.
The idea...
Italian firm designs minimalist dwelling made of wood, straw and cork
In Italy, architecture firm LCA Architetti has designed a small country house made from natural and recyclable construction materials. The simple design utilizes a...
A greener green tea: Two friends develop teabags made of leaves
In Assam, India, two entrepreneurs and childhood friends have created natural teabags made from leaves to replace traditional options made from plastic.
Upamanyu Borkakoty and...
Growing luxury line adds vegan leather made from peas and mushrooms
In India, entrepreneur Ambud Sharma is incorporating vegan leather into luxury men’s shoes as his brand begins to expand beyond the Indian market.
The former...
Indian startup develops leather using coconut water, hemp, and waste banana
In Kerala, India, a two-year-old startup is making a leather-like material from coconut water and waste fibers. Dubbed Malai, which is Hindi for “cream”...
Bengalaru company finds international success with coconut waste straws
In Bengalaru, India, a startup is producing biodegradable straws from coconut leaves.
Dubbed Evlogical Eco Care Private, the company takes fallen coconut leaves from local...
Wood is making a construction comeback in Finland
In Finland, architects and contractors are looking toward Scandinavia’s vast forests to reduce the carbon intensity of construction.
Business Finland says 80% of detached houses...
Kiwi firm wants to build a better mousetrap—Literally
In New Zealand, human pest control products maker Goodnature is working to develop biodegradable rat traps that can be dropped by drone or helicopter.
Slightly...
Consumers want plant-based products, but more education needed
In Washington, DC, a consumer survey by the Plant Based Products Council shows the majority of U.S. consumers are receptive to plant based products...