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

Sustainable Materials and Technology

NC State professor Lokendra Pal holds two samples of sawdust powder in his hands - New Biomaterial Could Save Our Oceans from Plastic Pollution - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Mar 21, 2022

New Biomaterial Could Save Our Oceans From Plastic Pollution

NC State researchers have discovered how to convert leftover sawdust powder and agro-residues into a Styrofoam-like packaging material.
A woman dressed in a white dress holds her diploma - 5 Questions with Climate and Clean Energy Program Assistant Clare Morganelli - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

Apr 5, 2021

5 Questions with Climate and Clean Energy Program Assistant Clare Morganelli

Morganelli, who holds a bachelor's degree in sustainable materials and technology, currently works as a program assistant with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington, D.C.
Five Questions with Second Lieutenant Teshawn Lee, College of Natural Resources, Teshawn Lee, feature

Mar 2, 2021

5 Questions with Second Lieutenant Teshawn Lee

Lee, who graduated with a degree in sustainable materials and technology in 2020, discusses his experience at the College of Natural Resources and his future plans.

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.

Jordan Hall - Providing Undergraduate Research Opportunities During A Pandemic - College of Natural Resources NC State University

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.
A pile of used clothing

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.

a small farm in the mountains of Colombia

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.

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.

Andrzej works at equipment

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.

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.