“Appeeling“ idea: Potato packaging from potato waste
In Italy, designers Simone Caronni, Paolo Stefano Gentile, and Pietro Gaeli have invented an ecofriendly packaging for potatoes—made from the starch and fiber components...
Bamboo-based diapers, delivered to your door for just $60/month
In Arizona, a subscription service for bamboo-based diapers has launched for just $60/month—a price any parent will call a bargain.
STYR Labs says the service,...
Biology could be the future of data storage
In Minnesota, researchers have been awarded $12 million by the National Science Foundation to develop biocomputers.
Kate Adamala, a University of Minnesota biologist, will work...
Microbe-filled fibers lead to new biodegradable fabric
In New York, PrimaLoft, Inc. expanded its suite of biodegradable technologies with the introduction of PrimaLoft Bio Performance Fabric, the first 100% recycled, biodegradable...
Glitter goes green for BBC’s dance show
In the United Kingdom, BBC set new sustainability targets for 2022 but some targets have already been met, like using 100% biodegradable glitter and...
World’s first aerogel made from recycled plastics is here
In Singapore, scientists at National University of Singapore developed the world’s first aerogel made from recycled plastics. Constructed from old soft-drink bottles, the aerogel...
Dessert packaging cups now made with biobased dairy 2PE board
In Finland, Stora Enso’s Cupforma Dairy 2PE board is being used in the new dessert packaging cups from Copy Center. The cups are being...
Wessex Resins now producing biobased epoxy formulation
In the United Kingdom, Wessex Resins is now producing ENTROPY RESINS, range of high-performance, bio-based epoxy formulations.
The resins are largely plant-based formulations and used...
Kellogg’s new goal includes 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging
In Michigan, Kellogg Company is expanding its Global Sustainability Commitments to include a goal of working towards 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging...
Precise Bio first to transplant 3D printed bio-eye in animals
In North Carolina, Precise Bio, launched a dedicated ophthalmology business unit to support attainment of near-term opportunities in the ophthalmology arena after being the...