The Stacks
Eye On: Recycled Glass
Glass is a versatile, high performing material that can be recycled multiple times without losing quality. However, for all its positive attributes and potential, glass recycling lags far behind glass …
Top 5 Materials – December 2023
1. Virustatic® Textile Technology MC# 1083501 Manufacturer: VIRUSTATIC A biobased, non-toxic, biomimetic antimicrobial textile finishing treatment that is developed to replace metal-based …
Material Pulse – Seaweed
In an era where our planet grapples with the staggering reality of approximately 300 million tons of single-use plastic flooding into our environment annually, the urgency to seek innovative solutions …
The ‘Sick Six’ – Update on proposed bans for ‘toxic’ chemicals
Last year the European Union announced their plan to enact the largest ever restriction on toxic chemicals as part of the zero-pollution goal of the EU Green Deal. Hear an update from our EVP of …
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Conference + Expo Report – Plastic Waste Free World
Alongside the Greener Manufacturing Show, this year's Plastic Waste Free World North America event united professionals across the entire supply chain engaging in vital discussions aimed at funding …
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Ask an Expert: Recyclable Thermoset Composites
Composites are durable, easy-to-produce materials with high strength to weight ratios and open design possibilities. They are made by combining fibers with matrix polymers to create a hybrid structure …
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Eye On: Cellular Agriculture
Cellular agriculture has largely focused on the production of food-grade animal proteins from cell culture. That is, companies are using microbes as building blocks to create their materials. In the …
Download the November 2023 Trend Report
Cities can be dynamic engines of economic and social development but their huge environmental footprint cannot be ignored. They are also weathering the impacts of climate crisis, often on a daily …
Top 5 Materials – November 2023
1. Sway 10 And Sway Seaweed Pellets MC# 1138101 Manufacturer: Sway Fully biobased, home-compostable thin films made from seaweed, designed to replace petroleum-based packaging. The film …
Eye On: Recycled Polyester Textiles
Recycled polyester textiles have become increasingly popular amongst manufacturers and brands. However, with their increased application, people have begun raising concerns about their safety. We know …
How it’s Made: Regional Building Materials
Bloomberg recently discussed a Scandinavian design trend known as Architectural Uprising. This social media uprising began in 2014 in a Swedish Facebook group. Architectural Uprising objects to the …
Carbon Offsetting: Trust, But Verify
Trust but verify. It’s a good mantra use when approaching business relationships, and what is our consumer purchasing other than a simple form of that? When it comes to choosing beauty products, …
Tradeshow Report – Greenbuild
Marking its 30th anniversary this year, Greenbuild drew an impressive turnout of attendees and exhibitors. Show management reported that this surpassed the numbers from the previous year, making this …
Climate Action Now: What We’re Doing Right
The climate crisis demands immediate and effective action. Discover key insights showcasing commendable strategies from diverse sectors—public, private, academic, and non-profit—that are driving real …
Top 5 Materials – October 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite selections from this month: Arfinio® MC# – 512814 Manufacturer: Covestro LLC New …
