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Feeding 10 billion people: trends, challenges, climate and natural resources

Posted on May 29th, 2017 by Dr. Sina Ebnesajjad in New Materials & Applications

The World population is growing by about 80 million per year. The forecast puts the total population at 9-10 billion by 2050, a number at which it is projected to level. Meeting the needs of so many people will put significant stress on the natural resources and climate. Continue reading “Feeding 10 billion people: trends, challenges, climate and natural resources” »

Producing Blue Denim: A Process Using 92% Less Water

Posted on August 15th, 2016 by Christina Valimaki in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence

Blue jeans are about as basic as it gets when it comes to clothing. They’re great for work wear, or just to relax – that’s why most people own a few pairs. But they also happen to be extremely taxing on our natural resources. Continue reading “Producing Blue Denim: A Process Using 92% Less Water” »