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  1. ArticleFarmers Growing Building Materials Earn Millions in Carbon CreditsA new initiative in the Netherlands is rewarding farmers who grow natural fibre crops for construction—such as hemp, flax, straw, and elephant grass—with millions…
  2. ArticleA house made of 100+ sustainable materialsWith Exploded View Beyond Building, Biobased Creations, along with 100 pioneers from the world of circular and biobased building created a life-size biobased house…
  3. ArticleMaterialDistrict Utrecht 2026 Brings Material Innovation to the Building IndustryMaterialDistrict Utrecht once again took place in the characterful Werkspoorkathedraal. For three days (from 4 to 6 March), the venue transformed into a dynamic meeting place for professionals from the architecture and interior design sectors.
  4. ArticleCoffee Waste Transformed into Sustainable Ink for PackagingA Finnish collaboration has pioneered a new material innovation that could transform the packaging industry. Natural Indigo Finland, Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK),…
  5. ArticleDiscover the Boundless Potential of Bamboo with “Booming Bamboo – Fully Revised Edition”MaterialDistrict is proud to announce the release of "Booming Bamboo - Fully Revised Edition", authored by Pablo van der Lugt. This updated and expanded…
  6. ArticleMateria at Ligna 2013Materia will be showcasing Bio-based materials at German show Ligna next month. The exhibition is full of important materials innovations for building industry. At…
  7. ArticleCereplast Expands Bioplastic Applications with Freeze-Tolerant Compostable ResinBiopolymers used in freezing temperatures. This is possible with the new polyactic resin developed by Cereplast. HAWTHORNE, Calif. -Cereplast, Inc., manufacturer of proprietary, bio-based,…
  8. ArticleMaterialDistrict Utrecht 2026 presents NextNow: the latest material innovations for a future-proof built environmentFrom 4 to 6 March 2026, the 19th edition of MaterialDistrict Utrecht will take place at the Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht. This year’s edition centres…
  9. ArticleExploring the Future of Materials: A Review of MaterialDistrict Utrecht 2024From 6-8 March, MaterialDistrict Utrecht took centre stage at the atmospheric industrial Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht. This year's event placed extra emphasis on biobased, circular,…
  10. ArticleFrom bicycle bridge to fertiliserThe province of Friesland in the Netherlands is currently building the world’s first movable bicycle bridge made of biocomposite. If everything goes according to…
  11. ArticleThe future of packaging: an interview with Caroli BuitenhuisWhat will packaging material look like in the future? Caroli Buitenhuis, Chain innovator in Bioplastics, Biobased Packaging & Bio-economy projects at Green Serendipity, and ambassador of the sector…
  12. ArticleFibres, Fabrication and New Textile Structures at Dutch Design Week 2026Explore DDW 2026 textile innovation, from human hair fibres and local wool to welded textiles and digital fabrication.
  13. ArticleMod-U Explores Biodegradable Materials Through Modular Lighting DesignThe lighting system Mod-U combines an eggshell composite, PLA-coated Unryu paper and plywood in a modular lighting design by Melbourne-based designer Joanne Odisho. The…
  14. ArticleYeast-Based 3D Printed Material Opens New Possibilities for Circular ArchitectureResearchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have created a fully biobased material using an unexpected ingredient: baker’s yeast. They designed the material…
  15. ArticleElectric Waste Collection Vehicle Demonstrates Circular ManufacturingMercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced the reECONIC, a battery-electric waste collection concept vehicle developed with 32 partners to demonstrate how circular materials can be integrated…
  16. ArticleNew Grain: Plastic-Free Leather Alternative Made From Brewers’ Spent GrainBrewers and whisky distillers extract sugars from barley during fermentation. After this process, a protein-rich by-product remains: brewers’ spent grain (BSG), also known as…
  17. ArticleNetherlands Installs First Synthetic Turf Pitch Made With Recycled MaterialsA new synthetic turf football pitch using recycled and biobased materials has been installed at amateur football club FC Weesp in the Netherlands. The…
  18. ArticleItaca: A 3D-Printed Building Model for Circular and Self-Sufficient ArchitectureItalian technology company WASP has completed the structural printing of Itaca, the first certified self-sufficient building created through 3D printing. The project is located…