Carbon Dioxide Used to Make BPA-Free Plastic
Researchers have found a way to pull carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the air and use it to make plastics that do not contain bisphenol A (BPA). Read More
Nike, Walmart Top US Buyers of Organic Cotton
Global sales of organic cotton apparel and textiles grew 35 percent while organic cotton production increased 20 percent in 2009, says the Organic Exchange. Read More
Eco-LCA Adds Ecosystem Services to Life Cycle Assessment
A new life cycle assessment (LCA) tool developed by the Ohio State University Center for Resilience brings a new dimension to LCA by taking into account ecosystem services like soil erosion, pollination, flood prevention and cropland. Read More
DuPont Packaging Awards Highlight Plant-Based Bottles and Bags
DuPont has recognized bottles and chip bags made from plants and packaging made with fewer materials for its 22nd DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation Read More
Sharkskin Inspired Paint Helps Planes, Boats Cheat Friction
Paint inspired by the scales on sharks aims to reduce the amount of fuel used by airplanes and ships by cutting down on the resistance they face in the air and sea. Read More
FDA Approves Mirel Bioplastic for Food Packaging, Utensils
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two forms of Mirel bioplastic, a material made from corn sugar, for use in products that come into contact with food. Read More
Secret Chemicals in Popular Perfumes Fail the Smell Test
Perfumes, colognes and body sprays from American Eagle, Chanel, Old Spice and others contain undisclosed chemicals that are linked to hormone disruption and allergic reactions, according to recent tests. Read More
General Mills to Pull BPA from Organic Tomato Cans
Muir Glen, a subsidiary of General Mills, will be switching to metal can packaging that does not contain bisphenol A, a chemical that numerous food and product makers have moved away from. Read More
GE's New 40-Watt LED Bulb Will Last 25,000 Hours
General Electric will start selling a 40-watt LED bulb later this year that will last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, which are being phased out in the U.S. Read More
Waitrose Dumps Bagged Milk, Another U.K. Retailer Embraces It
U.K. supermarket Waitrose is switching from plastic bags back to plastic bottles for its milk at the same time Sainsbury's is rolling out bagged milk at all its stores. Read More