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  1. ArticlePlant and algae T-shirt biodegrades within 12 weeksTechnical apparel company Vollebak designed a wood-pulp and algae based T-shirt, which biodegrades within 12 weeks in the compost or buried in the ground.…
  2. ArticleA solar charged car with moss interiorGerman car company Sono Motors recently revealed the first images of the interior of their solar charged Sion car, which includes a natural air…
  3. ArticleCompîle project aims to clean up the ocean’s plastic soupBelgian design and consultancy firm CREAX developed a modular concept called Compîle, an artificial beach that passively cleans up plastic from the ocean. Every…
  4. ArticleNew photocatalytic paint harvests hydrogen fuel from the airHydrogen is one of the cleanest fuels around, turning into water when it is burned. However, common methods to harvest hydrogen are not so…
  5. ArticleCleaning wastewater with adsorbent material made with citrus peelsPolluted water is a major problem in the world, especially if it contains heavy metals. Researchers from the University of Granada collaborated with the…
  6. ArticleBio-foam made from algal bloomAlgae are one of the few species that actually thrive because of global warming, forming a problem of their own. Algae grow fast, but…
  7. ArticleGecko SkinAustralian researchers have discovered that gecko skin has extraordinary material properties and it could have a significant impact on industries ranging from industrial, to…
  8. ArticleDutch Pilot Captures Tyre Wear Microplastics Before They Reach Roadside SoilDutch infrastructure specialist Joosten Groep, together with construction company Heijmans and Rijkswaterstaat, is testing a new filtration system that captures tyre wear particles and…
  9. ArticleTemple to a Vanishing Indulgence: An Installation of Memory and MaterialsIn the courtyard of Montpellier’s historic Hôtel de Grave, a thought-provoking installation has captured the imagination of visitors and juries alike. Designed by Michael…
  10. ArticleSponge Innovation Could Revolutionise Microplastic RemovalA groundbreaking sponge made from a fusion of cotton fibres and squid bone-derived chitin could provide a scalable solution to the world’s microplastic pollution…
  11. ArticleFloating biofiltration pods made of myceliumA team of students from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in the US developed a series of floating biofiltration pods made of mycelium…
  12. MaterialSindrainSindrain is a high drainage capacity mat, consisting of a three-dimensional structure of polymeric monofilaments. It prevents water infiltration and formation of molds and moisture in basements.
  13. ArticleBeautifully textured house innovates with hemp-based materialA freestanding bungalow in Belgium was transformed by Martens Van Caimere Architecten (MVC) into a modern family home that is insulated and finished with an…
  14. ArticleBest of 2019: Ceramic glaze made from human urineOriginally published on 21 January For her project This is Urine, designer Sinae Kim aims to re-evaluate the potential role and value of urine,…
  15. Article3D printed seawall is inspired by mangrove treesCar company Volvo partnered with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and Reef Design Lab to create a 3D printed seawall, inspired by mangrove…
  16. ArticleCeramic glaze made from human urineFor her project This is Urine, designer Sinae Kim aims to re-evaluate the potential role and value of urine, by using its inorganic components…
  17. ArticleThe mobile Trashpresso makes tiles out of trashThe Trashpresso is the world’s first mobile plastic and fabric waste recycling plant. Developed by Miniwiz in Taiwan, the Trashpresso aims to bring industrial…
  18. Article3D printed Cora Ball catches microfibres when doing the laundryPlastic is everywhere, and clothes are no exception. Microfibres are tiny pieces of plastic that come out of clothes made from plastic material, such…
  19. ArticleKinetic Green Canvas: Pixelated plant art on the façadeWe can both use art and plants to cheer up the neighbourhood, so why not combine the best of both worlds? Built by Associative…
  20. ArticleBioreactors on the move to replace oilWe have discussed the topic algae a lot in the past few years, but that is because you can so do much with them.…
  21. MaterialCell-carpet LEDCELL carpet is made of industrial 100% pure new woolfelt which is after pressing cut into strings. Put together it will grow infinitely like a cell structure. In the material Cell-LED very small LED lights are added randomly into the white dots of the CELL carpet. You can add as much LED’s as there are dots into the carpet.
  22. ArticleMuseumpark VONK Becomes The Netherlands’ First Large-Scale Biobased MuseumMuseumpark VONK has opened in Eindhoven as the first large-scale biobased museum in the Netherlands. The building combines natural and reused materials with low-energy…
  23. ArticleMartian Relics Combines Rammed Earth With Salvaged SteelDesigner Roc H Biel has created Martian Relics, a collection of five speculative domestic objects that explores how human life might change on Mars.…
  24. MaterialDinxperloWire Weaving Dinxperlo is a manufacturer of wire, wire mesh and cloth, synthetic mesh, filters and sieves. The Dinxperlo mesh range comprises a wide variety of types and variations, with over 400 varieties in stock and infinite possibilities in weaves.