In the inevitable shift away from fossil fuels, Genomatica announced the first commercial production of bio-based nylon. Companies that seize the economic and environmental advantages of ...

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Nylon can be found everywhere in modern life, from the clothes we wear to the seatbelts in our cars. The problem is that producing it can be a dirty business, but researchers say a new method can make ...

Dear Readers: Here are two hints to make Heloise’s nylon-net scrubbies at home! They are great for cleaning dishes, showers and tubs, and even for removing wallpaper glue, etc. HINT ONE: For those who ...

Lululemon has started to sell shirts that are made partly with nylon created from plant-based sources, instead of raw materials that come from the petrochemical industry, according to an announcement ...