In the United Kingdom, biobased adhesives maker BindEthics has begun scaling production of its first product, Ecohesive. BindEthics developed Ecohesive to replace formaldehyde-based resins in construction and furniture. Formaldehyde-based resins are widely used but release formaldehyde gas over time, contributing to indoor air pollution and posing health risks. The company is advancing batches from 40 to […]
In the United Kingdom, the Royal College of Art and Hyundai Motor Group have picked renewable materials as two of the inaugural winners of their Excellence in Sustainability and Creative Practice award. Open to graduating RCA students only, Ankita Khanna and Yohaan Kukreja received the innovation award for their rice straw-derived biodegradable composite and sheet […]
In the United Kingdom, scientists at Cambridge University have developed biodegradable glitter made from nanocrystals of cellulose extracted from fruit waste. The sustainable sparkle solution can be used in any application that currently uses glitter, such as cosmetics and crafts, but is free of microplastics and metals that make conventional glitter bad for the environment. […]
