Technology
Japan presents SHELLMET, a helmet made from scallop shells
Koushi Chemical Industry and Sarufutsu Village have made the debut of SHELLMET, an environmentally friendly helmet made by reusing scallop shells, a form of marine waste.
PVC is recycled for the very first time
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is the third highest by volume produced plastic in the world. PVC can be found in hospital equipment, in modern plumbing, window frames, housing trim, siding and flooring. It coats electrical wiring and comprises materials such…
Belgian company VeCollal launches vegan collagen matching human collagen profile
VeCollal is a Belgian startup that has developed a groundbreaking vegan alternative to animal collagen supplements for use in nutraceuticals, beauty products, and functional foods.
Matrix FT presents microcarrier, plant-based chicken nugget
Matrix F.T., a leading developer of edible, animal- component-free, plant-based scaffolds and microcarriers for the alternative protein industry, has announced a hybrid cultivated chicken nugget made in Ohio, at their facility.
Crab-shell and tree bark batteries herald greener renewable energy
Lignode® by Stora Enso is a battery material unlike any we use today. It is a type of carbon that can be fashioned into negative anodes, an integral component of lithium batteries.
Super Rev Project brings together construction materials and biodiversity
‘Super Rev’ or Super Reefs, is a Danish project that aims to re-establish 55 square kilometres of reefs off the country’s coast. Behind the work is the international group of artists examining whether it is possible to create a stone…