MIT hopes to one day replace your desk lamp with a glowing plant
In Massachusetts, scientists at MIT have created plants that produce light by infusing them with firefly enzymes.
"The vision is to make a plant that...
Half-pipe hero doubles down on sustainability
In Vermont, ubiquitous snowboard maker Burton has announced 2020 sustainable product goals that expand on its already strong record.
The company, which uses biobased resins...
Healthy “milk-style” chocolate launch taps British biobased packaging firm
In Ireland, a health food brand known for its dairy-free ice cream has teamed up with plant-based packaging firm Parkside. Nobó will use Parkside’s...
Mazda expands use of bioplastics to exterior elements
In Japan, Mazda is expanding the use of bioplastics in exterior car components, including larger parts such as grills. Mazda developed the bioplastic and...
Australian teen develops bioplastic from shrimp shells
In Australia, a young aspiring scientist has turned shrimp shells into a biodegradable plastic.
Fifteen-year-old Angelina Arora took the shells from a local seafood shop...
Breakthrough opens door for spit- and sweat-powered battery
In New York, researchers at Binghamton University have harnessed bacteria to create a stretchable, fabric-based battery. More specifically, the fuel cells used bacteria as...
Lubricants maker rises from the ashes with new facility
In Iowa, soy-based lubricants maker Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing is back to full manufacturing strength after a fire in 2007.
The company is based on technology...
Boats, nails, and bridges top biocomposite awards
In Cologne, GreenBoats, Raimund Beck Nageltechnik GmbH, and Eindhoven University of Technology all received Biocomposite of the Year Innovation Awards from nova-Institute and Coperion...
Tide turning as Cali surfboard maker embraces renewable materials
In California, surfing champion turned custom surfboard maker Ashley Lloyd Thomson has begun incorporating natural materials into her products.
Thompson takes into account her customers’...
Jittery bugs convert coffee waste to bioplastics
In Singapore, a Nanyang Polytechnic researcher has developed a way to turn coffee waste into the biodegradable plastic polyhydroxyalkanoate at lower costs.
Dr. Henry Leung...