Plastics ride the wave
At a glance
At a glance
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Mattresses made from CO2
A revolutionary technology developed by German chemicals company Covestro involves making commercial products from carbon dioxide, an excess of which in the atmosphere contributes to global warming....
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At a glance 2 minFlipflopi: a 100% recycled boat celebrating the fight against plastic waste
The Flipflopi is a unique boat built entirely from plastic waste. Last March, it embarked on an expedition on Lake Victoria in East Africa with one objective: to raise awareness of the fight against m...
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At a glance 2 minCarbios and Michelin: on the road towards 100% sustainable tyres in 2050
By 2050, Michelin's tyres will be entirely sustainable, made from renewable, recycled or biosourced materials. At least this is the objective announced by the French tyre giant....
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At a glance 2 minThe Manta: the first ocean-bound waste collection and recycling ship!
Construction is set to begin on the Manta, the flagship project of the Seacleaners association created by French-Swiss skipper and explorer Yvan Bourgnon, in 2024. The Manta is the “first factory ship...
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At a glance 2 minOld wind turbine blades re-used as bridges
In Ireland, end-of-life wind turbine blades could be a material of choice for the bridges of tomorrow....
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At a glance 2 minLa virgule, upcycled and responsible bags
La Virgule is a brand of backpacks and accessories created from end-of-life technical products. Kayaks, tents, inflatable boats, wetsuits, crash pads and safety belts, all will be given a new life! A...
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At a glance 2 minThe Box, next-generation packaging
LivingPackets, a start-up from Nantes, France, and its German partner Storopack have developed a smart packaging solution designed for e-commerce....
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At a glance 2 minA high-performance running shoe designed to be recycled
While the average lifespan of a running shoe is estimated at one year, outdoor brand Salomon, one of the world's leading ski and trail running brands, is launching a trainer designed to be recycled as...
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At a glance 2 minAn artificial cornea to restore sight
A 78-year-old blind man has regained his sight after receiving the world's first synthetic cornea implant....
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At a glance 2 minZipline, a drone to deliver Covid vaccines
While much of the talk these days revolves around the lack of availability of Covid vaccines, the logistical challenges involved in delivering the vaccines have received very little attention. One dro...