forest biomaterials

Oct 15, 2020

Sustainable Fibers Provide Economic Support for Vulnerable Communities in Colombia

A research initiative exploring the use of fique fiber residues for tissue paper production is providing jobs for Colombian farmers.

Sep 18, 2020

Industrial Hemp: A More Sustainable Option for the Hygiene Industry

Researchers at NC State’s College of Natural Resources are using industrial hemp to develop tissue paper and other products.

Sep 15, 2020

Q&A: How to Safely Conduct Research During a Pandemic

Barbara White is working to create and maintain a safe working environment for researchers in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

Jul 27, 2020

Exploring Sustainable Air Travel With Jet Fuel From Trees

Researchers in NC State’s Department of Forest Biomaterials are working to make jet fuel from a renewable resource: trees.

May 28, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Developing Testing Standards for Sustainable Materials

College of Natural Resources graduate Matthew Byington's passion is sustainability and sustainable materials. Read more about his journey.

May 26, 2020

NC State Partners with CESMII to Promote ‘Smart’ Technologies in Paper Manufacturing, Other Industries

NC State and CESMII have launched the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center.

May 19, 2020

How the Coronavirus Created a Toilet Paper Shortage

Although the country is slowly reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, there’s one household item you may still find missing on grocery store shelves: Toilet paper.

May 15, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Andrzej Richardson is Solving Environmental Problems

College of Natural Resources graduate Andrzej Richardson's passion is sustainable materials and technology. Read more about his journey.

May 6, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Dylan Brown is Developing Sustainable Technologies

College of Natural Resources graduate Dylan Brown's passion is developing sustainable technologies. Read more about his journey.

Apr 23, 2020

College of Natural Resources Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

As the end of the 2019-20 academic year draws near, we honor College of Natural Resources faculty and staff who have gone the extra mile.