At a glance

An artificial cornea to restore sight
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At a glance 2 min
An XXL sail to tow cargo ships
Today, 90% of the world's trade in goods is carried out by maritime transport, which accounts for 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This environmental footprint is expected to increase to 1...
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The wingfoil, flying over the water!
Walking on water is an impressive feat, but flying over the water is something else! This feat is now possible thanks to the "wingfoil". Initially considered just another novelty among many, the wingf...
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The first chemically recycled plastic milk bottle
Lactel, the flagship brand of the Lactalis group, world leader in dairy products, and its partner, the chemical producer Ineos, have announced that they have started producing UHT milk bottles made of...
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Mattel's used toy recycling programme
Don't know what to do with your old Barbie dolls that you used to play with? Mattel, the American toy giant, has just launched a programme to recover its old toys. The company intends to re-use them t...
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Flipflopi: 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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Carbios 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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The 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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Old 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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La 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...