Hybrid biomaterial to prolong hip replacements
In the Netherlands, TU Delft researchers created a hybrid meta-biomaterial that promotes bone growth using a 3D printer and existing biomaterials. The material may...
Cork vacuum, RVs point to design renaissance
In Vancouver, online publication Yanko Design has done a deep dive on cork, the spongey bark material most often associated with wine. The extensive...
Icelandic algae collaboration yields food packaging spray
In Iceland, a supplier of natural astaxanthin from algae is attracting collaborators with ideas on how to use the leftover materials.
Currently, Algalif dries...
Students in India develop biodegradable cutlery with embedded veggie seeds
In India, students at Ramjas College have developed biodegradable forks and knives from straw stubble with embedded vegetable seeds. Producing the cutlery, dubbed Waraq,...
Reebok releases revolutionary plant-based sneaker
In Massachusetts, global fitness brand Reebok launched the first product from its highly-anticipated “Cotton + Corn” sustainable products initiative, a sneaker that is constructed...
Print your own food with new 3D printer solution
In Israel, researchers at the Yissum Research Development Company, the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, created 3D printing technology to...
Going Where the Big Guns Are – Eastman Launches Treva Biomaterial in China First
In China, Eastman Chemical Co. chose the country to launch its new Treva material because it sees China as the largest market for the...
Braskem develops biobased polyethylene packaging for Scotts Canada
In Pennsylvania, Braskem and Scotts Canada announced the launch of the new Scotts Turf Builder with Root-TrientsT product packaging that utilizes Braskem’s I'm greenT...
Bio-based fermentation skincare expanding in Asia
In South Korea, Swanicoco is now one of the South Korea’s leading cosmetics companies and is expanding into Malaysia with its biobased skincare products....
No Plastic Allowed for Weddings in One State
In India, Kerala, a state in South India, has declared a war on disposable plastic and styrofoam. Due to pollution issues and in an...