The bio-based material that’s stronger than spider silk

Its secret ingredient: cellulose nanofibers commonly found in trees and plants.

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The bio-based material that’s stronger than spider silk

Measuring progress to SDGs with a chemicals management survey

We worry about our carbon footprints. What about our chemical footprints?

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Measuring progress to SDGs with a chemicals management survey

The road to eliminating fluorinated chemicals in food packaging

Consumers, purchasers and scientists all want a safer alternative — and collaboration can get us there.

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The road to eliminating fluorinated chemicals in food packaging

Why are positive climate feedbacks so negative?

The “Hothouse Earth” report caught the public’s attention. But the coverage doesn’t tell the full story.

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Why are positive climate feedbacks so negative?

Mining for emissions reductions? Strike while the earth is cool

Mining can be a risky business these days.

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Mining for emissions reductions? Strike while the earth is cool

What’s going on in the world of plastic?

Here’s the who, what, where, when and why of waste.

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What’s going on in the world of plastic?

Dutch fashion company C&A launches ‘world’s most sustainable jeans’

The sustainably manufactured denim has received the second highest level of Cradle to Cradle certification.

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Dutch fashion company C&A launches ‘world’s most sustainable jeans’

What China’s growth means for energy markets

The question is: How quickly will China transition into a consumption-based, service economy?

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What China’s growth means for energy markets

Investors worth $6.7 trillion advocate for better palm oil standards

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil faces pressure to strengthen its certification standards from more than 90 institutional investors.

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Investors worth $6.7 trillion advocate for better palm oil standards

As microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release?

Scientists and manufacturers are looking for ways to keep the synthetics from getting into the environment in the first place.

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As microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release?

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