Clairy launches biobased natural air purifier on Kickstarter

In California, Clairy introduced their latest technological advancement in air purification: NATEDE, on Kickstarter. The name NATEDE comes from Clairy’s unique and proprietary product...

Flax bottles make getting boozy a little greener

In France, SAS Green Gen Technologies is looking to improve the environmental footprint of libations by developing flax-based wine and beer bottles. “As brands seek...

Prototype shoe features chicken feathers and mushrooms

In Delaware, two students have designed a biodegradable shoe made from mushrooms, chicken feathers, and textile waste. The two University of Delaware students presented the...

Teen science phenom develops agar-based plastic

In Canada, Prince Edward Island student Jessie Colussi-Kenny has developed bioplastic films made from agar. The bioplastic was developed with mentor Dr. Marya Ahmed of...

UK’s Vegware sees start of composting revolution

In the United Kingdom, Vegware founder Joe Frankel tells The Scotsman the disposable food service packaging market is on the edge of a revolution...

Watch out Spider Man – Spidey Tek and USU Unite on Real Spider Silk

In California, Spidey Tek LLC and Utah State University signed a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement for the mass production of spider silk proteins and...

Bioplastic improvements thanks to cassava

In Brazil, researchers from Ibilce’s Grupo da Unesp de Rio Preto are using cassava starch as a raw material for the production of biodegradable...

Amsterdam Schiphol releases design for new pier

In the Netherlands, Amsterdam Schiphol airport released CGI renderings of its new pier and announced completion of the foundation and that construction will now...

RCSI researcher gets €3M ERC grant for advanced biomaterials

In Ireland, a professor and researcher from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland’s Department of Anatomy and AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland-funded materials...

Maine’s craft breweries create beer coaster opportunity

In Maine, a startup has developed beer coasters that use both wood pulp and waste grain from breweries in an effort to both capitalize...

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