Recent Materials
Foam that captures energy and removes excess carbon dioxide from the air
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-11-17 18:26:10 UTC
University of Cincinnati’s work focused on making a new artificial photosynthetic material which uses plant, bacterial, frog and fungal enzymes, trapped within a foam housing, to produce sugars from sunlight and carbon dioxide.
Foam was chosen because …
Water resistant recycled paper for outdoor use
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-09-03 07:27:14 UTC
RainShadow™ patinas over time and has an inherently natural look. The water-resistant material requires no sealing on the face, edges or fastener holes. With over 65 years of manufacturing experience in the industrial, marine, extreme sports and architectural …
Recycled felt and leather carpets and wallcoverings
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-08-06 09:30:58 UTC
Floor and Friends re-uses fabrics and bonded leather to produce their hand-made carpets and wall coverings. Wool felt in 53 colours is used to make custom made or standard designs. Recycled leather strenghtens the unique character of the carpets. The wall …
Recycled and devulcanized rubber
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-08-06 09:30:27 UTC
Rubber manufacturers typically throw off waste of 5 to 15 percent – it’s a cost of doing business. These manufacturers now have another, more profitable option. They can recover this waste and crumb it into granules of rubber. They can then mix two parts …
Lightweight foamed concrete
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-06-24 16:52:06 UTC
Development in the production of integral foamed concrete
A core of foamed concrete with a solid outer layer. The kernel and cladding are both made from sand, cement and water and are fully recyclable.
The worldwide production of concrete continues …
Silky fabric made from milk waste
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-05-22 13:06:21 UTC
In Germany alone, every year 1.9 million tons of milk cannot be used for consumption and ends up being waste or a byproduct. Due to process steps that are not up to par with the stringent legislation or because it is a waste product in the process of for …
Decorative sheet material made from recycled newsprint
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-04-07 08:39:21 UTC
The Environ biocomposite® product line is made from recycled newsprint, a soy-based resin and color additives. Environ biocomposite® is sold in 3′×6′ sheet stock and available in various thicknesses. This interior decorative material is available in 4 colors. …
Spice infused paper extends freshness of produce up to 4 times
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-03-21 12:58:02 UTC
Up to 50% of the world’s food supply is lost to spoilage. This enormous, yet often overlooked, global challenge is addressed with a simple innovation; FreshPaper. Developed by Fenugreen, FreshPaper can keep fruits and vegetables fresh for 2-4 times longer. …
Carbon negative Hardwood alternative made from Wheat-straw
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-02-24 04:57:25 UTC
BIOFIBER Wheat is created from a rapidly renewable agricultural resource, wheat-straw, which offers a rich golden alternative to traditional hardwood or panel products. The resins are natural and no VOC’s are emitted.
BIOFIBER is extremely versatile …
