Category "Material"

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Researchers found a way to turn plastic bottle waste into ultralight PET aerogels that are suitable for various applications, including heat insulation and carbon dioxide absorption.

07. March 2019 | via Sciencedaily.com | Read more

Researchers found a way to turn plastic bottle waste into ultralight PET aerogels that are suitable for various applications, including heat insulation and carbon dioxide absorption.

07. March 2019 | via Sciencedaily.com | Read more
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Dezeen and MINI World tour present design graduates Aagje Hoekstra and Evelien Crooy with their bioplastic and ink made from insects.

01. March 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more

Dezeen and MINI World tour present design graduates Aagje Hoekstra and Evelien Crooy with their bioplastic and ink made from insects.

01. March 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more
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The EU funded project CLAIM published a study describing an innovative technology that degrades microplastics.

25. February 2019 | via Interestingengineering.com | Read more

The EU funded project CLAIM published a study describing an innovative technology that degrades microplastics.

25. February 2019 | via Interestingengineering.com | Read more
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Snøhetta has designed what might be called a circular chair, made from recycled plastic and steel.

16. February 2019 | via Treehugger.com | Read more

Snøhetta has designed what might be called a circular chair, made from recycled plastic and steel.

16. February 2019 | via Treehugger.com | Read more
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Eindhoven-based designer WooJai Lee has turned recycled paper into bricks that can be used to build furniture.

14. February 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more

Eindhoven-based designer WooJai Lee has turned recycled paper into bricks that can be used to build furniture.

14. February 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more
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A Turkish scientist has found a way to convert discarded olive pits into a biodegradable plastic.

12. February 2019 | via Bioplasticnews.com | Read more

A Turkish scientist has found a way to convert discarded olive pits into a biodegradable plastic.

12. February 2019 | via Bioplasticnews.com | Read more
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Construction of the first hemp house in WA has just been completed, sparking calls to build a local processing plant so local farmers can supply the building industry.

11. February 2019 | via Abc.net.au | Read more

Construction of the first hemp house in WA has just been completed, sparking calls to build a local processing plant so local farmers can supply the building industry.

11. February 2019 | via Abc.net.au | Read more
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Italian designer Emma Sicher has combined food waste with bacteria and yeasts to create disposable packaging, in a bid to provide a sustainable alternative to plastic.

08. February 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more

Italian designer Emma Sicher has combined food waste with bacteria and yeasts to create disposable packaging, in a bid to provide a sustainable alternative to plastic.

08. February 2019 | via Dezeen.com | Read more
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The world is awash in pollution from plastic packaging. However, some people are working hard to develop alternatives. Indonesia-based Evoware makes food packaging out of an unexpected material.

05. February 2019 | via Inhabitat.com | Read more

The world is awash in pollution from plastic packaging. However, some people are working hard to develop alternatives. Indonesia-based Evoware makes food packaging out of an unexpected material.

05. February 2019 | via Inhabitat.com | Read more
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Loncell is a technology that turns used textiles, pulp or even old newspapers into new textile fibers sustainably and without harmful chemicals.

02. February 2019 | via Aalto.fi | Read more

Loncell is a technology that turns used textiles, pulp or even old newspapers into new textile fibers sustainably and without harmful chemicals.

02. February 2019 | via Aalto.fi | Read more