ORNL researchers develop self-healing elastomeric material from lignin
In Tennessee, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a self-healing elastomer from lignin.
The work, led by Amit Naskar, used acetonitrile to extract...
Clothing brand Yoke taps Spiber for renewable fibers
In Tokyo, clothing brand Yoke is using brewed protein fiber from Spiber in its Spring/Summer 2024 line, which includes denim jackets, trousers, T-shirts, and...
One man’s trash: RPI microbe converts polyethylene to silk
In New York, researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are developing bacteria that consumer plastic waste and excrete a biodegradable material similar to silk.
The...
Biotech crop coating could reduce or replace toxic farming methods
In New Zealand, an associate professor at University of Canterbury has used biotechnology to produce a non-toxic, biodegradable coating that can be used to...
International team converts biomass to furfural and five-carbon sugars
In Australia, researchers from the University of Wollongong, together with scientists from India and Bangladesh, have developed a cheap method for converting agricultural waste...
Soybean technology helps ease Indiana’s roadwork woes
In Indiana, a soybean-based sealant developed by Purdue University is improving highways and reducing the need for expensive—and inconvenient—roadwork.
The sealant has been tested on...
Ski maker boosts investments into materials
In Utah, popular ski equipment maker Rossignol Group will spend $50 million in coming years to boost sustainability efforts, including efforts to increase use...
Amyris expands contract manufacturing agreement
In California, Amyris has expanded an existing contract manufacturing pact with Spain’s ADL Bionatur Solutions.
Amyris develops and produces renewable ingredients for the Health &...
Cool shades bro: Scottish company offering biodegradable sunglasses
In Scotland, a company called Tens is manufacturing biodegradable sunglasses using acetate made from cotton and wood pulp.
The frame material is scratch-resistant and will...
Balena and designer Kitty Shukman create 3D-printed biodegradable sandals
In Israel, biodegradable material firm Balena and designer Kitty Shukman have partnered to create a unique, 3D-printed concept slide called ROOTS.
The slip-on casual sandals...