Planet-friendly pyrotechnics: Fireworks industry adopts renewable materials
In the United Kingdom, Chorlton Fireworks is leading a fireworks industry charge to replace plastic components with biodegradable materials where possible. Chorlton is already...
Popular Nivea skin cream gets natural ingredient makeover
In Germany, Beiersdorf has launched a line extension for its best-selling Nivea Crème that is 99% natural-origin ingredients—a feat that took six years of...
Argentinian students win Industria Inspira contest with sodium alginate water capsules
In Argentina, four students have won the Industria Inspira national contest for creating edible and biodegradable capsules that holding drinking water.
Made of sodium...
EcoChic Bio-Plastics and American Wholesale Hemp put down roots in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma, EcoChic Bio-Plastics and American Wholesale Hemp have selected Oklahoma City as the US fulfillment hub of their global partnership.
Under the terms...
CD BioSustainable expands its material testing services slate
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...
Strong by Form taps The Wood Veneer Hub to distribute Woodflow-skin biomaterial
In the United Kingdom, sustainable building biomaterials company Strong by Form has tapped The Wood Veneer Hub to bring its Woodflow-skin architectural surface material...
Data boom to data shroom: Mycelium could one day be data storage
In Ohio, scientists at Ohio State University have shown that mushroom mycelium can act as a form of data storage. In controlled lab experiments,...
Ontario team demonstrates potential for hemp biocomposites in food packaging
In Ontario, a team of scientists led by Western University in London has unveiled promising research into hemp biocomposites, highlighting their potential as renewable...
International team develops biodegradable film from milk protein, clay
In Australia, researchers at Flinders University are leading a team of international researchers in developing biodegradable plastics based on calcium caseinate—a protein derived from...
Not PLA‑ying dead: Bioplastic skulls replace gory antler mounts
In Utah, Bucks N Bull Skulls is using bioplastic polylactic acid filament to 3-D print animal skulls for mounting antlers – an alternative that...