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sustainable materials

The Hidden Costs of Your Toilet Paper

January 10, 2026

Toilet paper is something we use daily, but not many people think about how it impacts the planet. It's often made from trees, using lots of energy and chemicals that can harm the environment. But now, more people are looking for eco-friendly options. The problem is, not all eco-friendly toilet

environment

Choosing Toilet Paper That Cares for the Planet

January 8, 2026

Toilet paper is something we use quickly and throw away. But making it often harms the environment. Trees are cut down, lots of water is used, and chemicals can pollute. Many people want to buy toilet paper that is kinder to nature. Yet, it's not always easy to know what to look for. Toilet paper m

business

A Big Step Forward for Flexsys in Green Tech

October 23, 2025

Flexsys has just hit two big goals in its green journey. First, it got a Platinum rating from EcoVadis in 2025. This puts it in the top 1% of over 125, 000 companies checked worldwide. The rating looks at how companies do in areas like the environment, labor rights, ethics, and sustainable buying.

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Tiny Fibers, Big Impact: The Future of Eco-Friendly Tech

February 14, 2025

Imagine tiny fibers so small they can't be seen with the naked eye. These nanofibrous membranes have a massive surface area and can be customized to let specific substances pass through while blocking others. They are strong, flexible, and have a wide range of uses, from air filters to water cleaner

environment

Sustainable Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Wood

January 26, 2025

Imagine this: a world where your food packaging is made from wood, helping keep your food fresh and the environment clean. That's the idea behind a new study that uses poplar bark to create antioxidant particleboards. These boards are made with bio-adhesives, which are safer for the environment than

technology

Boosting Paper Batteries with Super Chargers

December 23, 2024

Paper is an eco-friendly choice for many products, but it's not great at storing electrical charges. Think of it like a leaky bucket—the charge just slips away. Scientists have figured out a way to make paper hold onto charge better by adding tiny pockets, or "traps, " for the charge to hide in. The

environment

Green Nanofibers: A Breath of Fresh Air

December 22, 2024

As we become more aware of our environment, we're paying closer attention to tiny particles that can pollute the air we breathe. Scientists are working on new, eco-friendly materials for air filters that are both efficient and easy to use. One promising material is a blend of zein and ethylcellulose

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Turning Coffee and Tea Waste into Powerful Water Cleaners

November 27, 2024

Imagine transforming your daily used coffee grounds and tea leftovers into something amazingly useful for the environment. Scientists have found a way to turn these waste materials into special, porous structures called nanoarchitectured carbon composites. These tiny, 3D materials can soak up harmfu