Supramolecular plastic, it biodegrades in the sea in 10 days
A new degradable supramolecular plastic has been created that decomposes in seawater into monomers that can be metabolized by bacteria.
Wood waste and bioplastic floor panel boasts the strength of steel
US researchers working with SHoP Architects have created a potential alternative to steel and concrete as a structural floor material.
Gathering Lamp - Normal Phenomena of Life
Forest Foundry: Carbon-Negative Glass Made From Pine Resin
Solving our glass problem, while preserving our forests and communities.
We are closing in on zero-carbon cement
Making cement -- the most commonly used substance on Earth after water -- is responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions. It generates CO2 both through combustion of fossil fuels & through chemical processes. Sublime Systems thinks it has solved both sides of that equation. I talk with the CEO.
Royal Mint opens factory in south Wales to recover gold from e-waste
‘Pioneering’ facility will extract precious metal from up to 4,000 tonnes of scrap circuit boards a year
Biomanufactured materials are coming
And they hint at a future with vastly better products
In a first, a solar microgrid will directly power an industrial plant
Timet’s facility in West Virginia will use solar and batteries to make titanium products. The durable metal is used in everything from airplanes to pacemakers.
Timet’s facility in West Virginia will use solar and batteries to make titanium products. The durable metal is used in everything from airplanes to pacemakers.
Making the Case for Plastic-Free Architecture: Innovative Solutions for the Present (and Future)
Explore the pioneering move towards a plastic-free future in architecture as industry experts offer valuable insights into sustainable alternatives.
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First full-height timber wind turbine opens in Sweden
The world's first full-scale timber wind turbine has started turning in Sweden, with a tower built by wood technology company Modvion.
Discovery is the original sin of the modern age
technology, living post scarcity, and how to find what you want
‘Breakthrough battery’ from Sweden may cut dependency on China
Northvolt says new lithium-free sodium-ion battery is cheaper, more sustainable and doesn’t rely on scarce raw materials
Microplastics May Be a Significant Cause of Male Infertility
Due to the problematic degradation properties of plastics, the decomposition of
plastic results in the formation of numerous microplastics (MPs), less than 5 mm
in diameter. These MPs enter the soil and the ocean, eventually passing through
the air, water, ...
The living things that feast on plastic
Scientists are scouring garbage sites around the world for bacteria, fungi and even insects that harbor enzymes that could be harnessed for breaking down various polymers. It’s early days, but if the efforts can be efficiently scaled-up, such biological recycling could put a dent in the plastic waste problem.
Volvo is finally phasing out diesel cars next year in favor of an all-electric future
Volvo’s last diesel-powered car will roll out next year as the Swedish automaker looks toward an all-electric future. As one...
Lithium discovery in US volcano could be biggest deposit ever found
Find could point to new ways to prospect for material in high demand for batteries.
Claimed superconductor LK-99 is an online sensation — but replication efforts fall short
Social media is abuzz with chatter about the material, but some scientists are pushing back on the hype.