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Seashell-Inspired Bioplastic: USC Researchers Create Sustainable Plastic Alternative

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Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering have developed a biocompatible and biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic by incorporating a mineral found in seashells. The innovation aims to combat ocean ...

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Forest Cabins in Patagonia Showcase Timber Craft, Minimal Impact, and Material Unity

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A new boutique-scale hospitality project in Argentine Patagonia highlights how material choices drive architectural identity, sustainability, and landscape integration. Designed by OJA (Organic & Joyful Architecture), Casa Gallareta consists of modular cabins carefully inserted into ...

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Turning Waste into Colour: Virginia Tech’s Toolkit Transforms Compost into Paint

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A team of industrial design researchers at Virginia Tech has developed an innovative toolkit that transforms school food waste—primarily fruit and vegetable scraps—into natural watercolour paints. Aimed at engaging schoolchildren in creative reuse, the project ...

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Seaweed-Based Cling Film: A Biodegradable Alternative to Single-Use Plastics

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A team of material scientists from Natural Edge Ltd, a Maltese start-up, has developed a seaweed-based cling film offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. The innovation is part of a wider effort to ...

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Hydro CIRCAL 100R Demonstrated Circular Aluminium Potential

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At Milan Design Week 2025, aluminium producer Hydro introduced the R100 project, the second iteration of its material-centred design initiative, following the 2024 100R showcase. The project revolved around Hydro CIRCAL 100R, the world’s first ...

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Carbon-negative mineral developed for use in cement and concrete

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Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new method to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into a solid mineral that can be used in cement and concrete applications. The material is produced using seawater, electricity, and ...

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