Architecture student develops eco-friendly bricks
In Spain, architecture student Shreyas More has developed eco-friendly bricks suitable for construction using charcoal and loofah.
Charcoal is particularly interesting in construction materials because...
UPenn team develops biodegradable COVID-19 test
In Pennsylvania, a team of researchers has developed a biodegradable test for COVID-19 in the hopes of reducing the large amount of plastics waste...
Sea sponge bacteria found to produce flame retardant
In California, researchers at the University of California-San Diego have discovered a bacteria on sea sponges that produces compounds close in composition to synthetic...
Valentino steps into renewable sneaker market
In Milan, luxury brand Valentino has introduced two sneakers designs made from recycled and renewable materials.
Featuring uppers and sides made of viscose and polyurethane...
Eastman, NB coatings partner on bioplastics for auto applications
In Tennessee, Eastman Chemical has partnered with NB coatings to use Eastman’s Trēva biobased engineering plastic in interior automotive painted surfaces.
Trēva can meet the...
Plant-based credit card plants a tree for every purchase
In California, a new credit card will help combat the climate crisis by planting a tree every time you shop.
With every purchase on the...
Braskem parent receives controlling stake offer from Unipar
In Brazil, Reuters reports that Unipar Carbocloro has made a non-binding offer to conglomerate Novonor to acquire a controlling stake in Braskem.
Citing a...
AkzoNobel, Renmatix to evaluate cellulose use in paints
In Sweden, AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals has partnered with Renmatix to develop renewable additives for paints and construction materials.
Renmatix was a 2017 winner of AkzoNobel’s...
L’Oréal set to launch 100% plant-based hair dyes
In France, hair-care heavyweight L’Oréal plans to launch a new professional-use color line made from 100% plant-based sources.
Dubbed Botena, the launch uses botanical dyes...
Purdue researchers eye common foods for adhesives’ toxicity problem
In Indiana, scientists at Purdue University are looking at compounds in food that could be used to create stronger and safer adhesives in everyday...