As demand for wood keeps growing, scientists are scrambling to find alternative sources for the material to cut the industry’s environmental footprint. From lab-grown wood to wood 3D-printed with the help of logging waste, innovators are hard at work to find viable … [Read more...] about This sustainable wood alternative is made from kombucha waste
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8 incredible ways to use wood you probably didn’t know about
From furniture to building parts, wood is so ubiquitous that we often take it for granted. However, this commonplace material has been used for millennia and plays a crucial role in our journey to achieve a circular economy. In fact, this versatile material can now be found in a … [Read more...] about 8 incredible ways to use wood you probably didn’t know about
Scientists use discarded citrus peels to create sustainable transparent wood
Turning a tree into glass may sound like magic, but creating transparent wood to replace the glass in your windows is something scientists have been working on for some years. This emergent wood-based glass substitute holds great potential as a more sustainable, durable, and … [Read more...] about Scientists use discarded citrus peels to create sustainable transparent wood
This company uses logging waste to 3D print furniture
Every year, billions of trees are cut down to supply a growing demand for wood products. Most of the logging, however, is unsustainable and negatively impacts biodiversity, land rights, and livelihoods. This process also compromises forests' potential to tackle climate … [Read more...] about This company uses logging waste to 3D print furniture
Hemp is the main ingredient in this truly sustainable alternative to wood
We have used wood to house us, furnish our lives, and further develop our civilizations for thousands of years. But now, as deforestation threatens the balance of nature, we are finding more sustainable materials to take the place of wood. The popularization of an alternate … [Read more...] about Hemp is the main ingredient in this truly sustainable alternative to wood