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Startup companies
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 hours ago

Freedom Of Mind And Freedom Of Money: Inside Costa Rica's Growing Bitcoin Circular Economy

Bitcoin Jungle formed in Costa Rica as a community-driven Bitcoin project blending education, peer-to-peer services, payments, wallets and sustainable, nature-aligned living.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Louisiana's coast is eroding. One engineer found a fix in her wine bottle

Local entrepreneurs converted discarded glass into sand using a glass-crushing machine, creating a community-run recycling system and materials for coastal restoration in Louisiana.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

re:shell uses discarded eggshells to create modular, biodegradable building bricks

A team of South Korean designers transforms discarded eggshells into Re:shell, a biodegradable building material designed as a series of modular, interlocking brick-like elements. Conceived to combat the nation's rising construction waste, the project utilizes the natural properties of eggshells to create a zero-waste composite with applications ranging from small products to large-scale architecture. The blocks safely return to nature at the end of its life cycle, serving as a sustainable solution to a pressing urban problem in South Korea.
Environment
fromThe Cool Down
1 week ago

Driver shares photo of bizarre vehicle traveling on local roadway: 'Looks like fiberglass'

This type of oddly-shaped truck is used in advertising, often parked in strategic locations where permanent billboards aren’t allowed or are too costly due to taxes.
E-Commerce
#recycling
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Tech industry

Best of Earth911 Podcast: Building A Better Recycling Infrastructure With ISRI's Robin Wiener

fromEarth911
1 month ago
Tech industry

Best of Earth911 Podcast: Building A Better Recycling Infrastructure With ISRI's Robin Wiener

#sustainability
fromEarth911
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Best of Earth911 Podcast: Knoxfill's Michaela Barnett on Recycling's Failures & Refill Alternatives

fromEarth911
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Best of Earth911 Podcast: Knoxfill's Michaela Barnett on Recycling's Failures & Refill Alternatives

fromState of the Planet
3 weeks ago

Can Tariffs Lead to a More Circular Economy?

Tariffs may encourage localized and sustainable economic systems despite being seen as protectionist.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It feels cool to be a cog in change': how doughnut economics is reshaping a Swedish town

The outer ring or ecological ceiling of the doughnut consists of the nine planetary boundaries, which are essential environmental limits that humans risk crossing.
Environment
#e-waste
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Environment

Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Environment

Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Businesses and charities call for UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics

Scrapping VAT on repaired and refurbished electronics would help households reduce costs and promote a circular economy.
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

100,000 EVs Will Retire This Year. What Will Happen To Their Batteries?

Even after years of use, electric vehicle batteries still retain usable capacity, allowing for their repurposing into stationary energy storage systems before recycling.
E-Commerce
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?

Maggots, or fly larvae, have been officially employed in Vilnius to process the city’s food waste, saving it up to €2 million each year.
Berlin food
fromsiliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago

Novoloop Raises $21 Million Series B Funding

This round strengthens our ability to meet growing industry demand for circular, cost-effective polyurethanes by scaling up our breakthrough technology.
NYC startup
#sustainable-fashion
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Truly sustainable footwear Dirt Shoes lets you leave wildflowers, not trash - Yanko Design

Dirt Shoes promote sustainability by being eco-friendly footwear made from natural materials designed to decompose and nourish the earth.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 months ago
Fashion & style

LAYER recycles parachutes into RBURN's cape and jacket that can be worn in any weather

LAYER's SHIELD combines recycled materials into a versatile garment for varying climates, emphasizing sustainability and innovative design.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Netherlands-based Doktar lands 7.5M to make sustainable farming practical and profitable - Silicon Canals

Doktar raised €7.5M in funding to expand its digital solutions for agriculture, supporting regenerative practices globally.
#climate-solutions
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why taking apart buildings piece by piece is a climate solution

Deconstruction promotes reusable materials over demolition, supporting environmental sustainability in construction.
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

The HOOOP Collective & The GoodNet Partner to Launch India's First ESG Media Index & Marketplace - ExchangeWire.com

The HOOOP Collective and The GoodNet are launching India's first ESG Media Index to enhance sustainability in media investments.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Architecting Circularity with Recycled Aluminum

Loop 80 aims to significantly reduce environmental impact of architectural materials by utilizing 80% recycled aluminum.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Online Community Development

Between Housing Demand and Environmental Goals: Alejandro Aravena on Incremental Solutions and Net-Zero Concrete

The USB Core prototype exemplifies a sustainable solution in housing, merging essential services with environmental considerations.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Online Community Development

Introducing ArchDaily's First Exhibition: 'New Practices' at Time Space Existence 2025 in Venice

ArchDaily is curating its first exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale focused on sustainable architecture themes of Repair, Regenerate, and Reuse.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Nothing Is Lost, Everything Transforms: The Reusable Future of the Biennial's Structures

The Venice Architecture Biennale is evolving to prioritize sustainability and reuse of materials, aiming for carbon-neutral certification in 2025.
Online Community Development
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Between Housing Demand and Environmental Goals: Alejandro Aravena on Incremental Solutions and Net-Zero Concrete

The USB Core prototype exemplifies a sustainable solution in housing, merging essential services with environmental considerations.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Online Community Development

Introducing ArchDaily's First Exhibition: 'New Practices' at Time Space Existence 2025 in Venice

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Without regulations to drive market, Canada's EV battery recycling industry may run out of road, experts warn | CBC News

Li-Cycle's bankruptcy highlights the urgent need for government regulation in the EV battery recycling industry.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Karper Building Renovation / he! architectuur + buro kiss + EA+

The renovation project emphasizes urban densification and sustainability by converting an old industrial building into versatile housing and coworking spaces.
Environment
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

23 Lewisham businesses and community groups get cash boost to help environment

Grants in Lewisham support community projects that promote sustainability, aiming for economic and environmental benefits.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 months ago

giant luminous sphere emerges from white layered netherlands pavilion at expo 2025 osaka

The Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025 emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and circular principles through its design and programming.
The pavilion showcases the importance of international cooperation in addressing environmental challenges.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
4 months ago

New Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Furniture and Tires Will All Have to Last Longer, Europe Mandates

The adoption of the working plan marks a pivotal moment that will deliver significant benefits for all Europeans, create opportunities for businesses and employment, and protect the planet.
Europe politics
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Lime's scooter and ebike batteries will be recycled by Redwood Materials | TechCrunch

Lime partners with Redwood Materials for battery recycling, aiming for a more sustainable and circular supply chain.
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