Advanced composite technology reduces laptop’s carbon footprint
In Germany, a recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) found a laptop cover made of Maezio continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites from Covestro can significantly reduce...
Stinky tuna no more! Plant-based tuna hits shelves
In New York, Good Catch created a plant-based albacore tuna that doesn’t smell like tuna but tastes just like the usual tuna fish. The...
Jute gene tweak boost yields and fiber quality
In Bangladesh, researchers at the Bangladesh Jute Research Institute have developed a new variety of jute that creates a thinner, strong fiber and has...
Sustainable nitrogen-producing microbe for corn reduces need for chemical fertilizer
In California, Pivot Bio was recognized for its transformational work in agriculture, specifically for developing the industry’s first sustainable nitrogen-producing microbe for corn that...
Elastoskin based paper honeycomb car trunk floor
In China, Green & Light Automotive Components introduced an easy-to-clean surface covering for car trunk floors using polyurethane paper honeycomb technology. The trunk floor...
Lobster’s underbelly is as tough as industrial rubber
In Massachusetts, MIT engineers are looking at the lobster’s underbelly where a soft, translucent membrane is found which is remarkably tough, flexible and protective....
Scientists create biodegradable disposable products
In Poland, an innovative polymer composition created in the Department of Polymers Technology at the GUT Faculty of Chemistry allows the production of ecological,...
BASF makes shoe shanks easier and more sustainable
In Germany, BASF presented the newest material developments targeted specifically on manufacturing optimized shanks for shoes but with more sustainable and biobased materials than...
Stora Enso and museum to build Stockholm’s smartest wood building
In Sweden, with Stora Enso as the principal partner and donations of SEK 85 million, Tekniska Museet – Sweden’s National Museum of Science and...
Eastman Naia cellulosic yarn premieres in peacock inspired dress
In Tennessee, made from bio-based wood pulp, Naia, the sustainably-sourced cellulosic yarn from Eastman, demonstrates its versatility in fashion fabrics with a one-of-a-kind peacock...