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The use of concrete and steel have both become the bedrock of modern-day construction, which of course also means that there is a lot of both which ends up as …read more Continue reading Recycling of Portland Cement and Steel in Electric Arc Furnaces
We don’t usually want our furniture to be highly flammable, but the Briket, by Renaud Defrancesco, actually encourages it. Made from potatoes and sawdust, the stool is designed to be thrown in a fireplace for warmth once it reaches the end of its usefu… Continue reading Potato scraps and sawdust form stool that’s fuel for the fire
Torqeedo, a major innovator of all-electric boat motors, is working on a new version of its iconic bright-orange propeller, crafted from 100% recycled plastic. Not only will its future electric marine-drive products eliminate carbon emissions from the … Continue reading Reimagined electric outboard propeller keeps plastic out of the ocean
This time of year always brings a few gems from outside Hackaday’s usual circle, as students attending industrial design colleges release their final year projects, The worlds of art and …read more Continue reading An Umbrella Can Teach a Thing or Two About Product Longevity
Bricks made partially of discarded glass and recycling-waste ash have been shown to insulate better than regular bricks, while also requiring less energy to produce. And of course, they additionally use materials which would otherwise end up in landfil… Continue reading Glass waste and trash-ash find their way into better, greener bricks
Bricks made partially of discarded glass and recycling-waste ash have been shown to insulate better than regular bricks, while also requiring less energy to produce. And of course, they additionally use materials which would otherwise end up in landfil… Continue reading Glass waste and trash-ash find their way into better, greener bricks
Scientists have developed a new “ink” that allows objects to be 3D-printed out of wood. The material could reduce the amount of wood that gets wasted in the manufacturing of various products, plus it could utilize existing wood waste that would otherwi… Continue reading In a world-first, wooden items get 3D-printed out of wood-only ingredients
Understand the key sustainability trends in the UK, and how – or why – business leaders are taking note. Continue reading Top UK Sustainability Trends in 2024: 4 Key Challenges & Insights
Understand the key sustainability trends in the UK, and how – or why – business leaders are taking note. Continue reading Top UK Sustainability Trends in 2024: 4 Key Challenges & Insights
Nobody wants to put their package in a grubby, sticky box that’s clearly been recently used – but many an excellent box is made unappealing by an untidy exterior. That’s where Box Refresh – the worst-named product of 2024 – hopes to make a difference.C… Continue reading Roll-on “Box Refresh” is a better idea than it sounds