DEARBORN -- Drivers of the all-new Ford Escape may be surprised to find out there is a plant inside the door. As part of its overall effort to make vehicles more sustainable, Ford is making the ...

Q: What is “kenaf” paper? From what I’ve heard, it’s good for the environment. But what exactly are its benefits and where can I obtain some? A: Kenaf (kuh-NAFF), a fast-growing, noninvasive annual ...

EcoBridge Industries (Louisville, KY) has planted its first commercial crop of kenaf as a vehicle to maturing the markets for natural fibers grown in Kentucky, and the U.S. The company intends to ...

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A plant that grows quickly and cheaply in Texas may become an alternative to building materials that are non-biodegradable, and may someday change the way businesses like Brown's Boat Repair in ...

CYBERJAYA, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The kenaf industry needs more government support to accelerate its growth and attract more smallholders to engage in its cultivation, which could significantly ...

DUBAI, UAE - Determined to promote the green culture through kenaf cultivation and through the products derived from the versatile crop that can be incorporated in various industries, Kenaf Venture ...

Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok says Pahang farmers plant kenaf on a rotational basis with rice. Kenaf cultivation has great potential due to the growing demand for products made from this ...

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has called for stronger support to advance value-added kenaf production, as rising demand and diverse industrial uses could ...