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- A biobased superglue without toxic solventsAn international research team developed a powerful adhesive with comparable strength to Superglue, made of plant-based cellulose nanocrystals and without the need for toxic…
- Biobased Erosion Control Tile Supports Nature-Positive InfrastructureAcross Europe, erosion control on embankments still relies heavily on fossil-based materials such as plastic geogrids, geotextiles and concrete tiles. However, these solutions leave…
- Reimagining Rainwear: Chaude Couture Embraces Biobased ProtectionChaude Couture, a project by design studio fabulism, reimagines rainwear through the lens of sustainability, tradition, and climate adaptation. Selected as the winning proposal…
- NOOSA: A Fully Recyclable Biobased Textile Fibre for Circular DesignNOOSA is a material innovation company based in Brussels. It develops a recyclable, bio-based fibre designed for use in fashion, interior textiles, product design,…
- Biobased fibre innovation offers new possibilities for plastic-free product designFinnish material innovator Fiberdom has developed a patented process to transform wood fibres into a high-performance, plastic-free material suitable for packaging, storage products, and…
- Big Glow: Lighting Innovation Using Biobased Wool MaterialsAustralian lighting manufacturer Rakumba, in collaboration with design studio Studio Truly Truly, has developed Big Glow, a lighting collection made from nonwoven Australian wool…
- Bioplastic from Wool: A Flexible, Biobased Material for Sustainable DesignA team of scientists has developed a novel bioplastic made primarily from wool, offering a sustainable and circular alternative to conventional thermoplastics. This keratin-based…
- Growing Textiles: Blurring the Lines Between Natural and Synthetic in Biobased and Circular DesignIn contemporary design, the lines between natural and synthetic realms are becoming increasingly blurred. Designers are actively seeking innovative solutions that align with sustainability…
- A biobased coating to protect fruit from spoilageSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and grocery store chain Lidl Switzerland developed a biobased, cellulose protective coating for fruits and…
- Biobased vinyl recordsUK-based company Evolution Music developed a plant-based alternative to synthetic vinyl records. Generally, vinyl records are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a petroleum-based thermoplastic.…
- Biobased roof tiles and cooling terracottaWith the project Lo-Hi, Studio SKLIM combines low tech and high tech solutions to create hybrid solution, namely biocomposite roof tiles with custom solar…
- A jacket made of biobased fleeceBiochemicals company UPM Biochemicals and sustainable outdoor apparel company Vaude team up to create the first ever fleece jacket made of wood-based polyester. Polar…
- The world’s first biobased 3D printed houseResearchers at University of Maine in the US have revealed a 3D printed house made of recycled materials and wood waste and is intended…
- Coffee Grounds as a Circular Material for Bio-Based FurnitureDesigner Tobias Gerstgrasser has created a stool made entirely from coffee grounds and natural binders. The piece is part of his research project Coffee…
- Bamboo-Based Composite Drone Demonstrates Potential of High-Performance Bio-Based MaterialsA research team in Tianjin, China, has successfully flown a drone built partly from bamboo-based composite materials. The aircraft represents what researchers describe as…
- A biobased and biodegradable material made from pine needlesDesigner Gaurav Wali developed a biobased and biodegradable material made of pine needles, which can be used to make products. Himachal and Uttarakhand, areas…
- Lemon Peel Waste Turned Into Bio-Based Textile FilamentsResearchers have developed a circular method that transforms lemon peel waste from juice production into biobased textile filaments. The study shows how food industry…
- Nuatan is biobased, biocompatible and biodegradable plasticDesign studio Crafting Plastics! Studio created Nuatan, a new type of bioplastic that is biobased, biocompatible, and biodegradable, for products and disposable objects. The…
- Pirelli Unveils First Standard Tyre with Over 70% Biobased and Recycled MaterialsPirelli has achieved a milestone in sustainable mobility with the launch of a new standard production tyre made from over 70 per cent bio-based…
