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- Low-Carbon Freshener Inserts Made from Nordic WoodA collaboration between Swedish companies Adsorbi, SmellWell, and Icebug has resulted in a new generation of Freshener Inserts. These inserts are designed to keep…
- Concrete as a Carbon Sink: CO₂-Binding Cement Substitute Aims to Transform ConstructionResearchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are developing a concrete material that could lower construction-related emissions while permanently storing carbon dioxide. The…
- 3D Printed Concrete Blocks Capture Carbon: A Sustainable Innovation for ConstructionScientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed a groundbreaking 3D concrete printing method that actively captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO₂).…
- Turning carbon dioxide back into coalResearchers from RMIT University in Australia used liquid metals to turn carbon dioxide back into coal-like solid particles. Current technologies for carbon capture focus…
- Eco-Friendly Desert Sand Bricks Offer Low-Carbon Alternative To Portland CementResearchers at the University of Sharjah have developed sustainable bricks made from desert sand and alkali-activated binders. The innovation offers a lower-carbon alternative to…
- Turning Rubber Waste Into Carbon-Capturing MaterialsResearchers at the University of St Andrews have developed two new methods to recycle nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). This material is widely used in…
- Carbon-Negative Building Material Offers Alternative to ConcreteResearchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a carbon-negative building material that could change how we construct buildings. The innovation, published in the…
- Toward Carbon Neutrality: A More Sustainable Concrete BrickThe construction industry accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability a critical concern for architects, builders, and manufacturers. Addressing this challenge…
- Algae-Based Biodesign Products Capture Carbon In Urban SpacesThe PhotoSynthetica Gardening Collection by ecoLogicStudio introduces a new generation of biophilic design products. It combines biotechnology, digital fabrication and circular material innovation. Developed…
- Climate-Responsive Office Design With Recycled And Low-Carbon MaterialsLocated along a busy arterial road in Jaipur, India, Magnus by Sanjay Puri Architects demonstrates how material innovation can drive climate-responsive architecture. The office…
- Self-Healing Carbon Fibre Could Extend the Life of High-Performance StructuresResearchers working with the European Space Agency (ESA) have developed a self-monitoring and self-healing carbon fibre composite. The material could significantly extend the lifespan…
- Growing and cutting a carbon neutral diamond ringApple’s chief design officer Sir Jony Ive and industrial designer Marc Newson designed a unique diamond ring out of one piece for (RED), an…
- Pumpkin Peel Waste Forms Active Biodegradable Food PackagingResearchers at Kyushu University in Japan have developed a biodegradable packaging material made partly from discarded pumpkin peel. The composite film could help preserve…
