The research has prompted scientists to recommend thorough testing of materials proposed as plastic alternatives before their widespread use in various products. A new study suggests that bio-based ...

Babies are delicate, which is why choosing the right crib mattress is one of the most important decisions you can make.

A recent study published in Environmental Science and Technology by researchers at the University of Plymouth examined the impact of traditional polyester fibers and two bio-based fibers—viscose and ...

Global Aliphatic Polyester Polyols Market is valued at approximately USD 1 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 13.97% over the forecast period 2024-2032.

New research has shown that bio-based fibres caused higher mortality, and reduced growth and reproductivity, among earthworms ...

Fibres in wet wipes and clothes often make their way into soil - and natural versions could be more damaging than synthetic ...

“Traditionally in dyeing fabric, you're steeping the fabric in water at 135 degrees celsius for up to four hours or so – gallons and tons of water. For example, to dye one ton of polyester, you're ...

Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet's most important species than the conventional ...

Jad Finck, chief commercial officer for Syre, said textile-to-textile recycling is not a "future technology," but one that stands to reshape the industry now.

A: Currently, carpeting tends to be used in bedrooms and family rooms. Carpeting, although limited in the spaces it is used, is here to stay. There have been improvements in the carpet industry that ...