Seed Balls Promote Biodiversity after Forest Fires
In Spain, a group of design students has conceived a novel method of restoring diversity following forest fires—hanging biodegradable balls containing seeds, which fall...
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...
Fast fashion drives push for natural fabrics
Efforts are underway globally to create renewable fabrics and textile dyes to counteract increasing pollution from “fast fashion,” a trend marked by increased consumption...
New biological biocide could eliminate bacterial risk in H2O and protect plants
In France, producer of a biological biocide capable of eliminating bacterial risk in water and human wounds, and a biocontrol product for plant protection,...
Singapore researchers report aerogel breakthrough
In Singapore, researchers at the National University’s Faculty of Engineering have developed a method for converting cotton fabric waste into aerogels with military applications...
Ugandan entrepreneur creates banana fiber hair extensions
In Uganda, entrepreneur Juliet Kakwerre Tumusiime has founded Cheveux Organique to commercialize hair extensions made from banana stems. Tumusiime says the extensions are odor-free,...
Shellfish derived chitosan proves valuable once again in latest biomaterial innovation
In Pennsylvania, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences researchers developed a polysaccharide polyelectrolyte complex made from cellulose pulp from wood or cotton and chitosan....
3D printing not so green says OECD report
In France, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development published a report, “3D Printing and its Environmental Implications,” that looks at 3D printing’s sustainability...
European bioeconomy a driver of growth and jobs
In Europe, the bioeconomy has grown to €2.2 trillion ($2.61 trillion) and employs 18.6 million people, but awareness of the sector’s importance is largely...
Human composting facility begins operations
In Seattle, the world’s first human composting facility has begun operations, although it is unclear if it has had any “customers” yet.
Dubbed Recompose,...