The Economist published an exciting article looking at the various ways material scientists are using natural plant fibers to enhance everyday materials.

Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new composite material using wood pulp and dried pieces of an invasive exotic pest called tunicates.

Saltwater Brewery (a Florida craft microbrewery) along with a startup called E6PR, has developed a biodegradable six-pack ring which can be used in the packaging of their beverages

Researchers at the University of Maryland have created an eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam using nano-size wood fibers.

Scientists from the University of Vienna have discovered a way of using the manure of cows and elephants in order to sustainably make paper.