CLP now available as biobased alternative in environmentally friendly spray cans
In Minnesota, CLP (clean, lubricate, protect) products are traditionally made of hazardous mineral oils and other petro-based solvents but Cortec’s EcoAir Biobased CLP offers...
Brain regeneration can happen thanks to silk biomaterial
In Spain, researchers from the Polytechnic University of Madrid developed a silk biomaterial that can increase the survival of transplanted stem cells into the...
“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...