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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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Floralis: A Sustainable Timber and ETFE Pavilion Protecting Prehistoric Heritage

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Floralis is a forward-thinking structure designed and built by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It stands in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado. The pavilion, amde of timber and ETFE, protects ancient ...

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Turning Waste into Foundation: Geopolymer Innovation for Sustainable Construction

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A team of researchers from the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan has developed a pioneering construction material that transforms industrial waste into a high-performance, cement-free soil solidifier. This new material holds particular relevance for ...

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