sustainability Archives

Scientists developed biodegradable food packaging that combines heat- and light-driven chemistry to preserve food safely and sustainably.

Scientists studied sediments from the Mississippi River catchment to determine whether modern agriculture caused more landscape erosion than…

Researchers developed a fully biodegradable energy-harvesting device that uses spent coffee grounds to transform motion into electricity.

Researchers tested plant-based soil remediation methods and found that adding beneficial microbes to copper-contaminated soil improved…

Scientists designed color-changing carbon dot biosensors that can detect spoiled meat in sealed packages in real-time.

Scientists developed a recyclable plastic from bamboo that is stronger and more biodegradable than conventional petroleum-based products.

Scientists dispersed living fungal fibers into mixtures that can act as self-stabilizing emulsifiers, tunable films, and fast-responding…

Researchers demonstrated that some plant species store high amounts of nickel in their biomass, making them good candidates for metal…

Scientists developed a sustainable way to upcycle discarded polyester and spandex fabrics into durable, toxin-free coatings using…

Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials.