In South Korea, designers Zay Kim, Chaewon Lee, and Jungmin Park have created a biodegradable splint concept for birds injured in urban environments. Dubbed BirdAid, the splints are made from eggshell calcium, agar and potato starch. The calcium provides for bone recovery while the compositions of the other materials are calibrated to biodegrade at a […]
In South Korea, HD Hyundai and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaboration on decarbonization solutions for vessels, while HD Hyundai plans to expand the use of Maersk’s integrated logistics services across its affiliates. Since 2021, HD Hyundai has received orders for a total […]
In South Korea, SK chemicals is supplying its biobased material ECOTRION to the 2025 Z-Star series golf balls from SRIXON, a global golf brand under Dunlop Sports Korea. ECOTRION is a biobased polyol made entirely from 100% bioderived ingredients. The material is characterized by “excellent” elasticity, resilience, and abrasion resistance, making it suitable for use […]
In South Korea, Utility Global, Inc. will partner with Hanwha Corporation E&C to carry out a Pre-FEED (preliminary front-end engineering and design) study for the deployment of its proprietary H2Gen® system at wastewater treatment plants in South Korea. Through this collaboration, Utility and Hanwha will assess the technical and economic feasibility of building a hydrogen […]
In South Korea, designers Chaewon Lee, Zay Kim, Jungmin Park have developed biodegradable urban habitats for butterflies. Dubbed EggNest, the 3D printed structures are made from eggshells and soil. Its rough surfaces help butterflies cling to it when it’s windy, and the curves of the design create little homes for butterflies to wait out cold […]
In South Korea, poly(ester amide) amide is a next-generation material that combines the advantages of PET (polyester) and nylon (polyamide), two widely used plastics. However, it could only be produced from fossil fuels, which posed environmental concerns. Using microorganisms, KAIST researchers have successfully developed a new bio-based plastic to replace conventional plastic. The team has developed […]
In South Korea, automaker Kia has unveiled a new concept car with an emphasis on renewable materials. The SUV EV2, exhibited at Milan Design Week 2025 as part of the Transcend Journey at Eastend Studios, uses hemp, mycelium, flax fibers, and recycled textiles for several interior elements. Such materials include cellulose-based Simplifyber Fybron, which is […]
In South Korea, HMM takes delivery of ‘HMM GREEN’, a 9,000 TEU methanol-powered containership. This vessel is the first of nine sister ships ordered in February 2023 from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (seven vessels) and HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (two vessels). Starting with this delivery, HMM will gradually receive the remaining eight vessels by […]
In South Korea, LG Chem is entering the global market with eco-friendly raw materials derived from vegetable oils. The company announced on the 13th that it will commence the production of bio-acrylic acid in the second quarter of this year. Production capacity shall ramp up to 100 metric tons (MT) of prototype annually. Bio-acrylic acid […]
In South Korea, Plagen and Taebaek City signed an agreement to build a 10,000-ton-per-year clean methanol production facility, set to begin operation in 2027. Taebaek will leverage its abundant forestry byproducts and renewable energy infrastructure to secure raw material supply. Plagen CEO Kyung Kook-hyun said, “Taebaek is the optimal location for clean methanol production and […]
