Tag #Sustainable Materials

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Sustainable Innovations Using Castor Oil: From Toothbrushes to Tights

London-based SURI and UK-based SNAG are using castor oil to create sustainable and high-performing products, such as electric toothbrushes and tights, highlighting a shift towards renewable resources and circular economy models.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
welt.de
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Self-Cooling Cement Offers Significant Energy Savings and Reduced CO2 Emissions

US and Chinese researchers created a self-cooling cement that stays 26°C cooler than traditional concrete under direct sunlight, potentially reducing building cooling energy needs by up to 60% and lowering CO2 emissions by nearly three tons per ton of cement used over a building's lifetime.

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Climate Action
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Italian Inventor Creates Eco-Friendly Composite Material From Recycled Carbon Fiber

Italian inventor Enrico Raimondo created Raimante, a sustainable composite material from recycled carbon fiber scraps, used to produce lightweight, eco-friendly products for various industries, including wine bottles and automotive parts, significantly reducing waste and environmental impact.

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48% Bias Score

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SuperWood: Revolutionizing Construction with Molecularly Modified Wood

InventWood will launch SuperWood, a molecularly modified wood ten times stronger than steel, in summer 2025, aiming to replace up to 80% of global steel use in construction and reduce CO2 emissions by 2 billion tons annually.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Asian Entrepreneurs Drive Manufacturing Innovation

Young entrepreneurs across Asia are launching innovative companies, including Ti5 Robot Technology creating humanoid robots, Digantara developing space safety monitoring, and KiwiFibre producing sustainable materials, fueled by significant funding and government support; these advancements mark a si...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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World's First Wooden Satellite Launched

A Japanese-developed wooden satellite, LignoSat, has launched to test the viability of wood in space, offering a sustainable solution to space debris.

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Policymakers Overlook Crucial "$370 Billion" Polyolefin Market in Clean Energy Transition

The "$370 billion" polyolefin market, crucial for clean energy infrastructure and various applications, is overlooked by policymakers, hindering the clean energy transition and circular economy goals.

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Climate Action
bbc.com
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Self-Driving Revolution: GM Design Chief Predicts Fundamental Shift in Auto Industry

General Motors' new design chief Brian Nesbitt announced a fundamental shift in the auto industry due to self-driving technology, impacting not only driving but also lifestyles, comparable to the transition from horse-drawn carriages to cars in the early 20th century; Chevrolet revealed a Corvette C...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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New Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Seawater Within Hours

Japanese researchers have created a new plastic dissolving in seawater within hours, offering a potential solution to the growing ocean pollution crisis projected to triple by 2040, adding 23-37 million tons of waste annually.

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Life Below Water
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Delhi's 1600-Year-Old Iron Pillar: A Testament to Ancient Metallurgical Prowess

A 5th-century, 7.2-meter, six-ton iron pillar in Delhi's Qutb Minar complex defies corrosion due to its high phosphorus content, lack of sulfur and magnesium, and ancient forge-welding techniques, showcasing advanced ancient metallurgical practices.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Chitosan Biocomposites: A Sustainable Solution for Building and Electronics

Scientists have created chitosan-flax biocomposites as a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials, reducing CO2 emissions and waste; chitosan's application in passive cooling and metal composites shows promise for energy-efficient buildings and sustainable electronics.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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