Tokyo Tech researchers report bioplastic catalyst breakthrough
In Tokyo, scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a catalyst for oxidizing 5-hydroxymethyl furfural, a key step in making the bioplastic polyethylene...
Indian oil companies support biodegradable feminine hygiene initiative
In India, several leading oil marketing companies have partnered to build manufacturing centers for biodegradable sanitary napkins.
The centers, to be opened in Odisha, will...
Potato waste fiberboard alternative addresses furniture industry waste
In London, two designers are using waste potato peels to produce Chip Board, an eco-friendly alternative to medium-density fiberboard.
MDF is commonly used to produce...
‘Tis the season: UK researchers find use for discarded Christmas trees
In the United Kingdom, researchers at the University of Sheffield say they have developed a way to convert old Christmas trees into products such...
Get a smoother beard with hemp-based oils
In Poland, Herbs & Hydro has launched a hemp-based beard oil that will be the first in a line of men’s hemp health and...
Ranking 2018’s most compelling green tech innovations
In Australia, online lifestyle publication eco warrior princess has ranked the best green technology innovations launched in 2018, and renewable and circular economy products...
India eyes bioplastics as pollution woes mount
In India, the number of bioplastics manufacturers is growing rapidly as the populous country scrambles to curb plastics pollution, but local manufacturing is needed...
Amyris inks nutritional products royalty deal
In California, Amyris has signed a long-term agreement with China’s Xinfu for a significant initial payment and a long-term minimum annual share of an...
A look back at 2018’s most significant eco-friendly packaging stories
In Chicago, Green Package magazine has ranked its top 10 stories of 2018, and not surprisingly efforts by governments, retailers, and corporations to reduce...
2018 was the Year of the Sustainable Shopper
In New York, market research firm Nielsen has dubbed 2018 the year of the sustainable shopper with almost half of US consumers characterizing themselves...