Kombucha by-product used to create leather for traditional shadow puppet exhibit - Yanko DesignSCOBY can be transformed into leather for sustainable design, showcased in the Luminous Lore installation using traditional Indian puppetry.
Novel 'Scaffolding' Biomaterial Improves Bladder Regeneration and Function - News CenterNorthwestern scientists developed a novel electroactive scaffolding material that enhances bladder tissue regeneration, surpassing current methods with fewer side effects.
Try a little slug slime on that canker sore - Harvard GazetteA slug-inspired adhesive hydrogel shows promise for sealing wounds in moist environments, particularly in dental medicine.
eco-friendly packaging by bioregion institute repurposes barley waste and seaweedFeddie Packaging offers a sustainable alternative to traditional pulp packaging by utilizing whiskey distillation byproducts and seaweed.
manufactura repurposes beeswax for sustainable lattice panels at mexico city officeThe Wax Project utilizes beeswax to create sustainable, recyclable architectural panels as a solution to plastic pollution.
UK startup Pact opens factory to grow skin-like leather alternativePact's Oval biomaterial offers a sustainable alternative to leather, derived from recycled collagen and designed for scalability in fashion.
A Catalyst for Social Change and Equity: In Conversation with Holcim Award Winners Husos, Elli, and UltrazulInnovative sustainable construction project 'Composition of Knowledge House' wins Gold Prize in the Europe region, showcasing adaptive reuse, community involvement, and sustainable material practices.