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Rificolona by Miniforms: A Recycled Lamp with Poetic Lightness

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Italian design brand Miniforms has introduced Rificolona, a new lamp collection created by Florence-based studio e-ggs. The design combines sustainability, elegance, and flexibility, making it especially appealing for interior architects and product designers who value ...

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Noise Barrier from Recycled Wind Turbine Blades Unveiled

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The Netherlands has launched a world-first with the Blade Barrier, a noise-reducing wall made from old wind turbine blades. Installed along the A58 motorway near Oirschot, this 60-metre prototype will undergo testing until the end ...

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Low-Cost, Low-Energy CO₂ Capture Unlocks New Potential

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Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a novel and cost-effective method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the atmosphere—potentially revolutionising how we address carbon emissions across industries. The study, published in ...

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Stella McCartney Launches Their Most Sustainable Sneakers Yet

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Stella McCartney continues to set the standard for sustainable fashion with her most eco-friendly trainers to date. The updated S-Wave sneakers, part of the Autumn 2025 collection, use a carefully selected mix of recycled, biobased, ...

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Sand Pearls: Sculptural Seating Crafted from Sand and Recycled Resin

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Lebanese design studio T SAKHI presents Sand Pearls, a sculptural seating collection that merges sustainability with cultural symbolism. Inspired by traditional prayer beads used in meditation, the design transforms this spiritual motif into a modular, ...

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New Light-Responsive Resin Enables Sustainable 3D Printing with Minimal Waste

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A new 3D printing technique developed by engineers at MIT could transform how designers across industries create complex, high-precision parts. The innovation uses a light-sensitive resin that forms both durable structures and dissolvable supports in ...

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