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Matthew holds beaker in lab - Exploring Sustainable Air Travel With Jet Fuel From Trees - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

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.

Black eyed susans - Green Industries Create Stronger Economy in North Carolina - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 29, 2020

Green Industries Create Stronger Economy in North Carolina

Green industries play a vital role in North Carolina, contributing approximately $134.9 billion to the state’s economy in 2019 and supporting more than 900,000 jobs.
Matthew poses outside with NC State hoodie

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.

Dylan poses in outdoors

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.

Electron Microscope Image of Coronavirus - Antimicrobial Tissue Paper Could Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19, Other Diseases - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Mar 30, 2020

Antimicrobial Tissue Paper Could Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19, Other Diseases

NC State researchers have developed a new tool that could someday help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases: antimicrobial tissue paper.

Clothes hanging on line

Jul 30, 2018

What’s in Your Laundry?

Washing clothes releases microfibers that become microplastics in water systems. New research reveals cotton degrades more easily than polyester, offering insights for sustainable textile choices.
Unexpected Products Made From Paper

Nov 11, 2015

Unexpected Products Made From Paper

Did you know that there are more than 5,000 products made from paper and paper making by-products?