Silica-based material could hold key for slowing down global warming
In California, a nonprofit, Ice911, is trying to slow down ice cap melting and global warming with geoengineering by replacing the lost reflectivity of...
Squeeze Me! Researchers squeeze trees for electricity
In Ireland, researchers at the University of Limerick discovered that the biomolecule glycine, which occurs in practically all agro and forestry residues, can generate...
Need holiday gift ideas? How about a 100% blood-based jewelry box?
In the Netherlands, blood leftover from meat slaughterhouses is being used by Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Basse Stittgen for his new collection of objects...
Sustainable skivvies to save the world
In Georgia, a new eco-friendly underwear brand is donating $4 of every pair of underwear towards nine top charities hand-picked by the company, Marc...
Braskem’s sugarcane-based bioplastic to reduce carbon footprint of LeafGro packaging
In Maryland, Braskem’s sugarcane based bioplastic will be used to package over 500,000 bags of Leafgro, a soil conditioner for sale in lawn and...
National Aquarium turns trash into soil with Eco-Products
In Maryland, the National Aquarium is partnering with Eco-Products on an innovative new effort to turn guests’ trash into rich, fertile soil – rather...
Bambu launches new bamboo disposable plates
In Oregon, bambu expanded the company’s range of bamboo disposable plates with the introduction of a new decorative plate design in their Veneerware brand...
Duni nominated for fast food award for plant-based disposable tableware
In Sweden, Duni was nominated for its collection of disposable tableware products as one of the final entries to win in the category Supplier...
Danone takes the plunge with Kona Deep for deep ocean water
In France, Danone Manifesto Ventures has taken a minority stake in the Hawaii-based company Kona Deep with a $5.5 million investment. Kona Deep sources...
Driving towards sustainability with biobased scooter
In the Netherlands, Deputy Harry van der Maas from the province of Zeeland drove around on a biobased scooter made entirely from recycled materials...