Sustainable Materials and Technology

Dec 7, 2020

‘Tis the Season to Recycle

Online shoppers can help combat climate change by recycling cardboard boxes and other packaging materials during the holiday season.

Nov 25, 2020

Providing Undergraduate Research Opportunities During a Pandemic

When students lost internships due to COVID-19, the Department of Forest Biomaterials stepped in to help.

Oct 29, 2020

Our Clothes Are Polluting the Environment. Here’s a Solution.

The clothing that ends up in landfills can emit greenhouse gases and leach chemicals into the ground.

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.

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 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.

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.

Mar 24, 2020

Artificial Intelligence: A Game Changer for the Chemical Manufacturing Industry

A growing number of chemical manufacturers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve the energy efficiency of their operations.

Nov 4, 2019

Student Represents NC State at International Bioeconomy Conference

Anna Schraufnagel represented the NC State College of Natural Resources this past summer at the BIO World Congress. She's working with peers to solve bioeconomy-related issues.

May 3, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Reducing Waste Through Environmental Consulting

College of Natural Resources graduate Jack Hutchison's passion is sustainable process management. Read more about his journey.