Redwood Materials and General Motors are working together to recycle production scraps and build America's battery supply chain, with Redwood Materials also focusing on localizing battery production in North America. [ more ]
discarded kitesurfing parachutes shape vibrant chairs by yotam cohen and assaf shinfeld
AURA by Yotam Cohen and Assaf Shinfeld transforms discarded kitesurfing parachutes into functional art.
The chairs are made from the branded fabric of the parachutes, with design elements coming from a fusion of existing parachute elements and new creations. [ more ]
discarded kitesurfing parachutes shape vibrant chairs by yotam cohen and assaf shinfeld
AURA by Yotam Cohen and Assaf Shinfeld transforms discarded kitesurfing parachutes into functional art.
The chairs are made from the branded fabric of the parachutes, with design elements coming from a fusion of existing parachute elements and new creations. [ more ]
Huge disappointment' as UK delays bottle deposit plan and excludes glass
The UK deposit return scheme for recycling drinks bottles has been delayed to 2027, disappointing campaigners, with glass bottles excluded due to industry concerns. [ more ]
Huge disappointment' as UK delays bottle deposit plan and excludes glass
The UK deposit return scheme for recycling drinks bottles has been delayed to 2027, disappointing campaigners, with glass bottles excluded due to industry concerns. [ more ]
Can QR Code-driven Incentives Solve Fashion's Trillion-Dollar Waste Problem? This Company Thinks So... - Yanko Design
The fashion industry is a major contributor to waste and emissions, with 40 million tonnes of clothes ending up in landfills or third-world countries.
SIXR is an app-based fashion technology platform that incentivizes users to slow down fashion by using unique QR codes to track the lifecycle of garments and provide rewards for recycling. [ more ]
New recycling method makes solar cells even more environmentally friendly
Renewable energy critics shift focus from cost to end-of-life waste concerns about solar panels, debunked by National Renewable Energy Lab researchers. [ more ]
Can QR Code-driven Incentives Solve Fashion's Trillion-Dollar Waste Problem? This Company Thinks So... - Yanko Design
The fashion industry is a major contributor to waste and emissions, with 40 million tonnes of clothes ending up in landfills or third-world countries.
SIXR is an app-based fashion technology platform that incentivizes users to slow down fashion by using unique QR codes to track the lifecycle of garments and provide rewards for recycling. [ more ]
New recycling method makes solar cells even more environmentally friendly
Renewable energy critics shift focus from cost to end-of-life waste concerns about solar panels, debunked by National Renewable Energy Lab researchers. [ more ]
Wine and liquor bottles can soon be recycled for cash in California. How much can you get?
California is making changes to its bottle deposit law, allowing residents to turn in wine bottles, liquor bottles, and other large beverage containers for cash.
The changes to the California Bottle Bill will include wine bottles, wine boxes, liquor bottles, and large juice containers to be eligible for deposit. [ more ]
Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya
Negotiations towards a global treaty to combat plastic pollution have opened in Nairobi, with tensions expected as nations debate what should be included in the pact.
There is broad consensus that a treaty is needed, but there are differing opinions on the specific measures to be included.
Around 60 countries have called for binding rules to reduce plastic use and production, while plastic-producing economies, including the US, prefer to focus on recycling and waste management. [ more ]
Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya
Negotiations towards a global treaty to combat plastic pollution have opened in Nairobi, with tensions expected as nations debate what should be included in the pact.
There is broad consensus that a treaty is needed, but there are differing opinions on the specific measures to be included.
Around 60 countries have called for binding rules to reduce plastic use and production, while plastic-producing economies, including the US, prefer to focus on recycling and waste management. [ more ]
The Muswell Hill gardener who has written a book about her plot
Mona transformed a neglected area of her neighbor's garden into an extension of her own, facing setbacks but creating a remarkable space through recycling and unique plant choices. [ more ]