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Floating solar still made from old tires can purify 15.5 cups of water every day - Yanko Design

The floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.

Electric wallpaper trialled as alternative to central heating

Electric wallpaper is being tested in Glasgow as a potential eco-friendly heating alternative, receiving positive tenant feedback and aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
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12 Real-World Examples of Packaging Innovation (2024) - Shopify

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch highlights the urgent need for sustainable packaging solutions to mitigate plastic waste.
Innovative packaging can significantly reduce reliance on non-biodegradable plastic products.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be fixed in ten years

The Ocean Cleanup asserts it can clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years for $7.5 billion, using existing technology.

12 Real-World Examples of Packaging Innovation (2024) - Shopify

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch highlights the urgent need for sustainable packaging solutions to mitigate plastic waste.
Innovative packaging can significantly reduce reliance on non-biodegradable plastic products.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be fixed in ten years

The Ocean Cleanup asserts it can clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years for $7.5 billion, using existing technology.
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Scientists Figured Out How to Recycle Plastic by Vaporizing It

A new recycling method for polypropylene and polyethylene may significantly reduce plastic waste by effectively breaking down tough polymer bonds.

Holistic approach to carbon capture bridges the 'Valley of Death'

Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is essential for achieving global net zero emissions and mitigating climate change.

Scientists Figured Out How to Recycle Plastic by Vaporizing It

A new recycling method for polypropylene and polyethylene may significantly reduce plastic waste by effectively breaking down tough polymer bonds.

Holistic approach to carbon capture bridges the 'Valley of Death'

Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is essential for achieving global net zero emissions and mitigating climate change.
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VS-9 Redefines Sustainable Marine Transport with Electric Hydrofoiling Innovation - Yanko Design

Vessev's VS-9 vessel redefines sustainable marine transport, promising a quiet, efficient, and premium travel experience with significant energy savings.

Earth911 Podcast: Author Nadina Galle on The Nature of Our Cities

Urbanization is expected to reach 80% by 2050, necessitating innovative ecological approaches.
Technology like AI can play a critical role in enhancing urban ecosystems.

A Zamboni for wildfire prevention? Mobile burn chamber' could change the game

The RX2 device could revolutionize wildfire prevention by enabling controlled burns in a variety of conditions.
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Google announces a market-shifting deal to capture CO2

Google's deal with Holocene represents a significant advancement in carbon capture technology at a low cost, potentially validating the industry's viability.

This startup is using protein powder to beef up carbon capture

FabricNano utilizes protein powder to accelerate rock weathering for efficient carbon capture.

In the California desert, a new wastewater plant might hold the key to cheap carbon removal

A startup in Palmdale, California, is creating a new process to remove CO2 from the atmosphere while turning wastewater into a solvent for carbon capture.

Google announces a market-shifting deal to capture CO2

Google's deal with Holocene represents a significant advancement in carbon capture technology at a low cost, potentially validating the industry's viability.

This startup is using protein powder to beef up carbon capture

FabricNano utilizes protein powder to accelerate rock weathering for efficient carbon capture.

In the California desert, a new wastewater plant might hold the key to cheap carbon removal

A startup in Palmdale, California, is creating a new process to remove CO2 from the atmosphere while turning wastewater into a solvent for carbon capture.
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Silicon Valley Puts Its Tech Expertise to Work Fighting Fires With Fire

Kodama Systems is automating forestry equipment to tackle excessive fuel accumulation in forests and improve fire management efficiency.

E-car trailblazer, biologist win German environment prize DW 08/29/2024

Speidel's charging technology enables rapid electric vehicle charging, advancing climate-friendly mobility, while Tanneberger highlights the importance of moor preservation for climate mitigation.

California is making it easier to recycle cans for cash in 30 counties. Is yours on the list?

California is expanding its beverage container recycling program with over 250 new sites to improve accessibility and innovation in recycling.

Sail Funerary Urn Made From Mycelium Will Biodegrade Over Time

Mush's mycelium-based urn, Sail, promotes eco-friendly end-of-life options by decomposing naturally while addressing issues of soil pollution from traditional vessels.

Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash

Platforms combining plants and recycled garbage can offer affordable solutions for polluted bodies of water.

this is briket, a recyclable stool made entirely from potatoes and sawdust

Renaud Defrancesco created Briket, a recyclable stool from potato and sawdust scraps, showcasing raw materiality and functionality at Salone del Mobile 2024.

Flexotrap gets Investment from Andreas Wiman to Boost Growth

Andreas Wiman joins Flexotrap as a board member with expertise in defense and security sectors, enhancing the company's growth potential domestically and internationally.
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