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Fastned’s Solar Trees: Nature-Inspired Infrastructure for EV Charging

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Fastned’s Solar Trees redefine the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience by combining functionality with nature-inspired architecture. Each station features a timber structure with a canopy that mimics a tree, topped with leaf-shaped solar panels. These ...

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Bamboo-Based Biodegradable Mulch Film for Greener Agriculture

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Researchers in China have created a new biodegradable mulch film made from bamboo waste. This biobased material provides an eco-friendly solution for agricultural soil protection and could inspire sustainable innovations in product, packaging, and landscape ...

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Dirt Shoes: Footwear That Returns to the Earth

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Yerba Madre’s Dirt Shoes offer a fresh perspective on sustainable fashion. These shoes don’t just avoid waste—they create life. Made entirely from natural ingredients, they slowly break down while releasing wildflower seeds. This turns every ...

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Princess Traveller Introduces Recycled Luggage Collection with Circular Design Features

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Dutch brand Princess Traveller has released the PT-Elements collection, a series of suitcases made largely from recycled materials. These include PET bottles, polycarbonate, and Ocean Bound Plastic, such as old fishing nets and ropes. The ...

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Fiat Launches First Car Interior Made from Recycled Beverage Cartons

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Fiat introduces the first car interior made from recycled beverage cartons. The new Grande Panda model includes visible interior components manufactured using polyethylene and aluminium layers extracted from around 140 used cartons per car. Transforming ...

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Foam Concrete Improves Emergency Safety on Airport Runways

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A Chinese research team has developed an ultra-lightweight foam concrete that could transform runway safety systems. Nicknamed “marshmallow concrete” for its soft, crushable structure, the material is designed to gently decelerate aircraft during emergency landings, ...

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