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By: RootSource Media Staff,  In recent years, architects, builders, and material scientists have turned to the past for inspiration - embracing natural, sustainable materials to confront the environmental toll of conventional construction. Hemp, bamboo, mushroom composites, sugarcrete, coconut fiber, straw, cork, and other bio-based options are gaining traction for their unique benefits and low carbon footprint. Hemp Takes Center Stage…

Across the fields of North America, agricultural residue from the fall harvest accumulates, bound for landfills, animal bedding or simply left to decompose into the soil. Or, the approximately 1.1 billion tonnes of biomass that is generated annually from the United States’ farms, forests and landfills – which is currently of little or no market value – could be repurposed into durable,…

One hundred years ago, fish and shellfish were frequent visitors to dinner plates around the world. While not common knowledge at the time, the fish had oils containing about equal parts omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential components for cell membranes, that are primarily absorbed through the diet. While modern civilizations still love a fresh filet or sushi roll,…