Eco-Friendly Materials Archives

July 2, 2024

Turning Pineapple Waste into Vegan Leather: Dole and Ananas Anam’s 83% Organic Waste Cut Creates Piñatex Fashion Line

In an innovative step towards a more sustainable future, Dole Packaged Foods, Rais Case, and Ananas Anam have formed a groundbreaking partnership to transform agricultural waste into eco-friendly fashion products. Central to

Plastic·Sustainability

VTT’s Pilot Breakthrough: Stretchable Cellulose Webs Poised to Upend Packaging Sector

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has hit a new milestone in packaging innovation. They’ve created a cellulose-based material for rigid packaging that stretches up to 30% – a big deal considering most commercial options max out at 18%. This

November 9, 2023

Discover the Chalk-Based Fabric Coating That Cools by 8°F—A Sustainable Solution for Extreme Heat

Fashion·Science·Sustainability

Individuals who are outdoors during the hot summer months, such as athletes, landscapers, children playing in parks, or beach visitors, can now take advantage

Sustainable Construction Takes a New Turn with ReMatBuilt’s Innovative Use of Plant-Based and Demolition Waste

Architecture·Materials·Plant Based·Sustainability

The ReMatBuilt project, launched by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI, and their partners, is upcycling construction and other residues to create