Researchers at the University of Maryland have created an eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam using nano-size wood fibers.

Finnish Company Stora Enso launched their bio-based lignin product last month, LineoTM, which can be used to replace oil-based phenolic materials in resins for plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), paper lamination, insulation materials, and more.