Sustainable Materials and Technology

Mar 18, 2025

Campus Sustainability in Action: Recycling 3D Printing Waste

Catherine Kirch pours blended recycled polylactic acid into filament extruder

Sep 17, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Emma Gandy – Class of ’24

Emma Gandy, a May 2024 graduate of the Forest Biomaterials Department, recently shared her experience transitioning into the workforce. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Materials and Technology, she…

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…

Feb 14, 2025

Jack Zimmerman Transforms Passion for Nature into Sustainability Action

Jack Zimmerman ’26 talks about his NC State journey so far and how he’s using his love of the outdoors to fuel his goal of working in sustainable design and construction.

Nov 8, 2024

Cadence Davis ‘28 Wants a Sustainable Future for Fashion

Davis is combining her passion for sustainability and fashion in hopes of someday improving an industry that has long been criticized for its environmental impacts.

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.

May 29, 2024

Kate Macleod Recognized as Student Recipient of 2024 Sustainability Award

We are proud to announce that Kate Macleod, a recent alumna of the Sustainable Materials and Technology program, has been honored as the student recipient of the 2024 Sustainability Award!…

Apr 2, 2024

Meet Forest Biomaterials Professor Kai Lan

Lan is an assistant professor of sustainability science and engineering in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

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.

Dec 6, 2023

Arauco Company Visit: Enhancing Student’s Curriculum Comprehension through Industry Exposure

The Sustainable Composites and Biopolymers course, made up of 21 third and fourth-year Sustainable Materials and Technology students, recently had the opportunity to visit Arauco’s MDF (medium density fiberboard) Plant…