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Designer turns cellulose into plastic-free, biodegradable sequins

In a bid to make the fashion industry more sustainable, designer Elissa Brunato has developed the Bio Iridescent...

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Solar-powered cork house pursues healthy, sustainable living

Berlin-based architecture office rundzwei Architekten recently completed a light-filled home that showcases the...

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Biotech company Nanollose could offer plant-free alternatives for the textile industry

The clothing industry isn't generally known for its sustainability, but many brands are starting to turn to more...

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Scientists create revolutionary ultra-white paint inspired by beetles

Researchers just unveiled what could be the whitest natural substance on earth. It's composed of cellulose and...

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Bicycle highway in the Netherlands built using recycled toilet paper

People in the Netherlands use an estimated 180,000 tons of toilet paper every year. Because this amounts to a lot...

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Scientists create eco-friendly, biodegradable microbeads

Microbeads' detriment to the environment is well-documented, yet many companies continue to put the tiny plastic...

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Leaky cottage retrofitted with straw bale sees 80% energy reduction

One of the world’s oldest insulation materials has breathed new life into a leaky cottage in Ontario’s Lake...

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4D-printed flowers could be the first step toward a medical breakthrough

We've written many, many times before about the promising uses of 3D printing when it comes to medicine -- doctors...

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Plant-Based Cellulose Super Material is as Stiff as Steel

Recent scientific findings that unveil the remarkable structural performance of plants could completely change...

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Brown University Identifies Hungry Microbe That Could be Key to Turning Biomass Into Biofuel

The quick rise and depressing downward spiral of the ethanol industry proved that using food to make biofuel is...

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Super-Durable Material Made from Wood Waste is Stronger, Cheaper, and Lighter Than Kevlar

Ever wondered why paper beats rock in a game of roshambo?  It turns out that cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) derived...

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