Single-use plastics have become a frequent topic in the media as recent studies have concluded that millions of tons of plastic end up in the oceans every year. A 2018 consumer survey found that a ...

In a breakthrough for bio-based materials, scientists have made leather from the fibers of discarded pineapple leaves that's comparable to the real thing and also outperforms other existing plant ...

When leather expert Carmen Hijosa visited the Philippines to consult with the leather industry there, she discovered two big problems: The leather was poor quality, and producing it was bad both for ...

LONDON — Chris Smalling, who plays for Italy’s Series A Roma team, and who is also a vegan and healthy lifestyle advocate, is using his influence to let more people know about Piñatex, the plant-based ...

The leather industry has a significant negative environmental impact, from the destruction of land for cattle farming, the planet-warming gases produced by agriculture, and the significant water and ...

Mycelium-based composites created from Pleurotus ostreatus, grown on spent coffee grounds (SCG) as the primary substrate, are enhanced with natural pineapple fibers (NPFs). These NPFs are mixed with ...

The Jiouru Township Farmers’ Association on Friday packed 100kg of pineapple fibers that would be repurposed for use in textileS and clothing, marking the start of agricultural waste valorization, the ...

Dau Van Nam never expected one day to weave the pineapple leaves of his hometown into fabric for export to Japan.

(Nanowerk News) In this groundbreaking research, the scientists delved into the world of incredibly tiny fibers known as cellulose nanofibers (CNF) to see how they could make materials stronger. They ...

A new pineapple fiber processing center has opened in the province of Aklan, giving farmers and weavers a dedicated facility ...

Fashion is the focal point of the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures' Spring Festival on Saturday. The evening's cultural celebration will include the display of an intricate Filipino wedding dress ...