Billion-Ton Waste Problem: Harvard Finds a Way To Recycle Hair Without Harsh Chemicals

A new sustainable method has been developed to break down keratins, transforming leftover wool and feathers into useful products. Every year, textile and meat-processing operations generate billions of tons of feathers, wool, and hair. These materials are rich in keratin, the tough, fibrous protein found in hair, skin, and nails. Converting this animal waste into [...]