In New York, an industrial designer and researcher affiliated with Parsons School of Design has created an 8-gigabyte hard drive out of mushrooms. “Soft Drive,” created by Sree Krishna Pillarisetti, is a portable drive with a case made of mycelium, hemp, and the bioplastic polylactic acid. This see-through case protects a memory card and heat […]
In New York, CD BioSustainable has expanded its green chemistry and sustainable materials services to provide research-oriented support for material evaluation and testing. The expanded service scope includes green catalyst testing services and eco-friendly polymer testing services, as well as renewable materials obtained through its role as a biobased materials supplier. These services enable researchers […]
In New York, innovation-focused publication Fast Company has named two biobased materials to a listicle of new materials expected to help make construction greener. Superwood, a material developed by scientists at the University of Maryland, has greater tensile strength than steel with a tenth of the strength-to-weight ratio made the list. Mass production of Superwood […]
In New York, A-list star Natalie Portman has signed on to promote leather alternatives developed and manufactured by Uncaged Innovations. Portman, a long-standing advocate for animal welfare and ethical consumerism, will work with the company to promote the adoption of sustainable, animal-free materials within the luxury and fashion sectors. Founded by Stephanie Downs and biomaterials […]
In New York state, CD BioSustainable has launched two new services—sustainable materials ecotoxicity testing and custom renewable feedstock analysis—to support companies in steering through increasingly stringent environmental regulations. By providing precise and reliable data, these services allow research teams to assess ecological risks and select the best materials for early-stage development. In new material R&D, ecotoxicity testing is an important […]
In New York state, a team led by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has engineered poplar trees to produce valuable chemicals that can be used to make biodegradable plastics and other products. The modified trees were more tolerant of high salt levels in soil and were easier to break […]
In New York, an exhibit at Fugue Gallery is spotlighting the potential of renewable and reclaimed materials in design. Curated by Helena Elston, Living Room transforms a domestic setting with furniture and objects made from mycelium, recycled denim, woven algae, and even hand-tanned fish skin. Highlights include Eames chairs reupholstered with a denim-mycelium hybrid, a […]
In New Yorks state, Plug Power Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Edgewood Renewables to support the development and construction of its advanced renewable fuel facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The project is designed to process waste biomass feedstocks to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel (RD), and biomethanol, while utilizing, within its […]
In New York state, Buffalo Biodiesel Inc announced a transformational capital and growth partnership with Verite Capital Partners. The agreement secures a planned $300 million funding program that will accelerate BBD’s expansion from a 15-state footprint to 25 states across the entire eastern United States, from Montreal to Miami. Under the terms of the agreement: Don Jones, founder and […]
In New York state, Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. recently announced that it has successfully resolved recent permitting matters with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and is moving forward with a clear path toward continued growth and expansion. Following constructive discussions with the DEC, Buffalo Biodiesel has received confirmation to continue operating its […]
