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paper making lab - Undergrads Published in TAPPI Journal - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Oct 10, 2024

Undergrads Published in TAPPI Journal

Dr. Martin Hubbe is proud to announce the publication of two papers in the TAPPI Journal in September 2024 featuring undergraduate students Kensley Hamm, Daniel Kozel, Lucy Jones as well…
congressional tour of hodges wood lab - Forest Biomaterials Hosts Congressional Staffers - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 18, 2024

Forest Biomaterials Hosts Congressional Staffers

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, a group of North Carolina Congressional staffers, as well as a few NCSU research and extension administrators, took a tour of the varying College of…
Pile of waste - Apparel Industry Leaks Millions of Tons of Plastic Into Environment Each Year, Study Finds - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 15, 2024

Apparel Industry Leaks Millions of Tons of Plastic Into Environment Each Year, Study Finds

A new study finds that waste from the global apparel industry is leaking millions of tons of plastic into the environment each year – an overlooked pollution source which may be getting worse over time. The findings are detailed in a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers, which found that global apparel consumption…

Oct 2, 2024

Port Strike Could Reignite Toilet Paper Shortage — But Don’t Panic, Expert Says

Whether the strike results in a toilet paper shortage depends on how long it lasts, according to one NC State professor.
Cotton branch with pile of folded bed sheets and blankets - Research Turn to Cottonseed Oil to Replace Toxic Chemicals in Textiles, Paper Products - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

Jun 7, 2024

Researchers Turn to Cottonseed Oil to Replace Toxic Chemicals in Textiles, Paper Products

NC State researchers are exploring the use of cottonseed oil to create non-allergenic, biodegradable products that can be used as finishing agents for fabrics and wet-strength agents for paper products.
Dr. Hubbe headshot - Dr. Hubbe Shines at the MET - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 8, 2024

Dr. Hubbe Shines at the MET

Dr. Martin Hubbe, Professor, and Buckman Distinguished Scientist, made a presentation on behalf of the paper conservation group at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan on April 15th.  This…

Mar 22, 2024

New Sustainable Labs Program Launched

The new Sustainable Labs program empowers NC State researchers and lab users to adopt sustainable practices in campus lab spaces.
NC State researchers place waste items on a conveyor belt - AI-Powered Waste Management System to Revolutionize Recycling - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Nov 9, 2023

AI-Powered Waste Management System to Revolutionize Recycling

The system is expected to streamline the collection of non-recyclable waste for conversion into renewable products, energy and fuel.
European Swift - Mimicking a Bird's Sticky Spit to Create Cellulose Gels - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Oct 16, 2023

Mimicking a Bird’s Sticky Spit to Create Cellulose Gels

A small bird’s nest-making inspires a nontoxic process for making cellulose gels.
Aerial photo of a paper mill in Fernandina Beach near Jacksonville, Florida - NC State Researchers Developing Climate-Friendly Solution for Pulp and Paper Industry - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 18, 2023

NC State Researchers Developing Climate-Friendly Solution for Pulp and Paper Industry

NC State researchers will lead a $2.6 million project aimed at developing a nature-based, renewable technology to reduce the carbon emissions of kraft pulping.