Living, programmable robots raise ethics concerns
In Boston, researchers have created living, programmable organisms that could one day have widespread applications, including cleaning microplastics from the oceans.
Dubbed xenobots by their...
Protect your pooch with natural dog toy stuffing
In New York, The Good Stuffing Company has launched its first line of plush dog toys, which are stuffed with poly-fil made from natural...
“Feel the Peel” juicer turns orange peels into bioplastic cups
In Italy, design firm Carlo Ratti Associati and energy major Eni are touring a juice machine that turns orange peels into bioplastic cups. Dubbed...
Scottish shellfish plastic firm closes funding round
In Scotland, marine biotech company CuanTec has closed an investment round that will enable it to scale up production of its bioplastic produce packaging....
Biodegradable mural debuts in UK
In the United Kingdom, French artist Saype has completed a massive biodegradable mural on a New Brighton hillside.
Ranked as one of the 30 most...
Bamboo toothbrush options abound
In New York, Medical News compiled a list of bamboo-based toothbrushes for those looking to live a “zero-waste lifestyle.” The publication reports that more...
Biobased Maine names new executive director
In Maine, Marina Bowie has taken the top job at Biobased Maine, a trade organization working to expand the states’ use of biobased resources...
Nothing cheesy about using cheese waste to create biogas
In the United Kingdom, the World Economic Forum and The European Sting reports that cheese waste can be converted into energy to power hundreds...
Back to school backpack made with algae foam and recycled bottles
In Canada, eco-friendly apparel and gear company, tentree, developed an eco-friendly backpack that is made from 100% REPREVE recycled polyester (usually recycled plastic water...
This Bud’s for you and it was shipped in a zero-emission hydrogen truck
In Missouri, cold beer is being transported in hydrogen-powered zero-emission semi-trucks as Anheuser-Busch moves to more sustainable shipping. The company plans to buy up...