Finding new uses for aquatic weeds in India
In India, efforts are underway to find new uses for water hyacinth, a maligned aquatic plant.
At the Centre for Research on Aquatic Resources (CRAR)...
London designers establish “Shellworks” to convert seafood waste into bioplastic
In London, four designers at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College have invented a process to convert lobster and crab shells into...
King Charles III’s Aston Martin runs on wine and cheese waste
In London, ranking royal King Charles III has retrofitted his favorite car—a very relatable vintage Aston Martin—to run on wine and cheese waste.
His...
Crabs could be key to cracking renewable food packaging
In Georgia, researchers have created a flexible plastic alternative for food packaging using crab shells and cellulose.
The team created the film by suspending cellulose...
Estonian scientists develop bioplastic from cellulose
In Estonia, researchers at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) have developed a biodegradable packaging material from cellulose.
“All of mankind is looking for a substitute...
Cali seeks new uses for almond waste amid nut boom
In California, the Almond Board of California is looking for new applications for the 4.3 billion pounds of almond waste hulls grown annually in...
Popular salad chain considering biodegradable bowls, composting programs
In New York, salad bar mainstay Just Salad is expanding its sustainability efforts, including naming a new Chief Sustainability Offer and plans to switch...
Biodegradable COVID test addresses pandemic waste concerns
In Mexico, student Fernando Sánchez has designed a biodegradable test for COVID-19 antibodies as his final-year project at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
“Each test is made...
TotalEnergies Corbion cancels French PLA plant
In France, TotalEnergies Corbion has announced that it will not construct a previously announced polylactic acid bioplastics plant at Grandpuits. The announcement “follows a...
Big Easy’s Biggest Party About to Get Greener with Biobased Mardi Gras Beads
In Louisiana, 3-D Beads and Louisiana State University are working to create biodegradable beads to help reduce the environmental impact of New Orleans’ massive...