WRR News

Apr 19, 2023

Ann Winstead ’23 Named Mathews Medal Winner

As the highest non-academic distinction awarded to NC State students, the Mathews Medal honors graduating seniors who made significant contributions to the advancement of the university.

A hand holds a clear globe up to a background of blue skies and green leaves, creating an effect that looks similar to the Earth from space.

Apr 17, 2023

6 Ways to Celebrate the Earth With the Wolfpack

Each April, Earth lovers around the globe commemorate Earth Month. For the Wolfpack, it’s the perfect time to remind ourselves of the many ways we can honor the planet we all call home.

Fabrics are degraded into fibers and glucose syrup

Mar 20, 2023

Researchers Separate Cotton From Polyester In Blended Fabric

NC State researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes.

Feb 8, 2023

Facilities Division Keeps Campus Running During Winter Break

NC State Facilities Division employees go above and beyond to keep campus running during winter break.

Two students work at a table in the Senior Design Lab. Textile samples are on the table they are working at, and the PPE suit they are working to improve is visible hanging on a whiteboard behind them.

Jan 17, 2023

Wilson College of Textiles Students Develop More Sustainable PPE

A group of NC State University seniors partnered with Pine Bluff Arsenal to choose a new material for coveralls worn by members of the U.S. Army.

A photo of two bins placed next to each other in the corner of a Wilson College of Textiles bathroom. One is a waste bin and is gray. One (right) is a green bin and is for composting. Both have signage above them explaining what items to place in each type of bin.

Nov 30, 2022

Wilson College of Textiles to Implement Compost Bins Throughout College

As a part of NC State’s goal to become a Zero Waste Workplace, an initiative by alumna Rosemary Edberg aims to divert substantial waste from landfills through composting.

Nov 30, 2022

Not Wasted: A New Purpose for Uniforms and Office Supplies

NC State has set a goal to divert 70 percent of waste from landfills: a pursuit that requires champions from across the campus identifying practical…

Oct 20, 2022

NC residents face risk of health issues from GenX, PFAS exposure, new research shows

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Oct 20, 2022

Alligators Exposed to PFAS Show Autoimmune Effects

Some alligators in the Cape Fear river have elevated PFAS blood levels and unhealed or infected lesions.

Oct 13, 2022

Not Just for Looks: Industrial Design Students Reimagine Cosmetics Packaging

Industrial Design students at the College of Design worked with Eastman Chemical Company to create refillable, reusable and rechargeable (“R/R”) packaging for the luxury cosmetics industry. In the studio, students worked with Eastman’s Tritan™, Cristal™, or Cristal™ One materials – each created to reduce plastic waste without compromising product aesthetic and usability.