Technology
Bio-beauty: world’s first plant-based biodegradable nail tips
Dr. Ryohei Mori at Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. developed plant based biodegradable vegan nail tips "with Re:soil" trademark. The brand name "Re:soil" originates from the concept of developing cosmetic products which return back to soil by biodegradation. This time,…
Balena presents ROOTS: biodegradable 3D-printed designer footwear
Balena, the material science company aimed at making advanced biodegradable polymer materials for a more sustainable fashion industry, announced an exciting partnership with acclaimed designer Kitty Shukman to create a unique 3D-printed concept slide with a natural kick: ROOTS.
The marine mollusc inspiring nature-imitating devices
The eight-armed, double-tentacled cuttlefish is a natural wonder of the deep. This group of intelligent marine creatures are not in fact fish, but rather molluscs that belong to the cephalopod class which include squid and octopus.
Researchers used bio-cellulose to create edible, transparent packaging
Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have created edible, transparent and biodegradable composite packaging for the food industry. The team has been experimenting with bacterial cellulose (BC), an organic compound derived from certain types of bacteria, which…
New bio liquid enhances soil productivity
VGrid Energy Systems, a California-based clean energy producer, announced the launch of Karrikaid, a new liquid plant and soil enhancer containing Karrikin molecules, recently found to play a significant role in promoting plant and soil productivity.
Tackling ‘ghost catch’ with circular and bio-based fishing gear
The global fisheries provide us with almost 20% of our animal protein and yet this vital part of our food system has a major plastic problem. As with so many economic sectors, fossil plastics changed the fisheries drastically in the…