Soy-based shoe brand launches in Atlanta

In Atlanta, millennial Sara Irvani has launched a footwear brand that uses materials that are recycled, upcycled and soy-based. A third-generation shoemaker, Irvani tells Life...

Graphene’s applications extend to the salon

In Illinois, researchers at Northwestern have used graphene to dye hair and control frizz. Conventional hair dyes are alkaline solutions that open hair cuticles...

Bacteria could raise the alarm of pipeline leaks

In Mississippi, researchers are working on developing a biobased sensor that could detect leaks in oil and gas pipelines. The researchers developed bacteria that creates...

Cabin prototype lets you grow a plant in each plant-based shingle

In California, two college professors-turned-entrepreneurs have developed a proof-of-concept cabin with 3D printed, biobased tiles facades. The cabins’ tiles include recycled chardonnay grape skins from...

Mr. Potato Head to get sustainability makeover

In Rhode Island, ubiquitous toy brand Hasbro says it will begin using 30% biobased polyethylene terephthalate in its packaging, beginning in 2019. The company’s...

Bean shortage, consumer preferences drive hunt for vanilla alternatives

In Canada, a global vanilla bean shortage coupled with consumer demand for natural flavorings is causing prices for the baking staple vanilla to skyrocket—and...

Fast fashion giant H&M eyes biobased fabrics

In Stockholm, H&M has named finalists for its Global Change award, which aims to recognize innovations that improve the sustainability profile of the clothing...

Bamboo-based water filters could solve global crisis

In California, startup Mesofilter has developed a material from bamboo and ceramic granules that can help provide low-cost water filtration to water-stressed regions and...

Enzyme returns textile waste to original monomers

In France, CARBIOS has demonstrated an enzymatic depolymerization process for polyester terephthalate polyester fibers from textile waste. The process broke down the material into...

Maryland researchers tweak wood into cheap, effective insulating material

In Maryland, researchers have developed an inexpensive, biodegradable, and heat-insulating material dubbed nanowood that could revolutionize energy-efficient buildings. Current insulating materials are expensive, energy-intensive to...

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