German scientists discover fungi with an appetite for plastic
They could potentially be used in controlled environments where they can degrade certain types of plastic
Polyester production is not eco-friendly: but there is a solution
The company plans for the manufacturing process to be rapidly scaled for global expansion, starting with Vietnam and Iberia.
Samsara Eco to create Australia’s first infinite recycling R&D facility
Samsara aims to reach a milestone of recycling 1.5 million tonnes of plastic annually by 2030.
The Green Conundrum: Understanding the environmental impact of cryptocurrency
Let’s unpack the complex world of cryptocurrency and understand how this venture into digitalisation is affecting our planet
Satellites helping to address global environmental challenges
In initiatives focused on carbon, real-time change detection based on satellite data is applied in various ways.
Australian researchers to convert organic waste into valuable products
Deakin University has partnered with Japanese company Jet Technology to turn organic waste into valuable products, such as apple waste into organic fabrics or sugar waste into stock feed.
Turning the housing crisis around: how a circular economy can give us affordable, sustainable homes
In social housing, tenant preferences are rarely considered in sustainable retrofits.
Microsoft creates an Xbox wireless controller made from discarded parts
Microsoft says its Xbox brand is looking into ways to consume less new plastic and reduce waste. The company has set commitments to become a carbon-negative, water-positive, zero-waste company by 2030.
New Zealand internet startup aims to offer Kiwis ‘sustainable surfing’
Opening an average website on the internet produces almost two grams of C02 per page view.
Scientists convert plastic into nanodiamonds in ‘stellar’ breakthrough
Researchers have discovered a way to replicate those diamonds with planetary conditions in the laboratory by using polystyrene to create nanodiamonds.
Researchers find way to purify water using eco-friendly materials
The porous material claims to efficiently remove microplastics in water and small-sized VOC (volatile organic compounds).
Italian scientists discover way to upcycle gold from discarded sim cards
Finding ways such as this recent discovery is crucial to re-use rare metals in a low-cost, low-energy, and non-toxic way.
Scientists find way to “mop up” microplastics using magnets
Researchers say new approach works in an hour rather than the days it takes existing technology.
“Waste is a design flaw” says Aussie jewellery maker recycling metal from Lenovo laptops
“It was super exciting to me to have a new way and a new resource for creating jewellery that isn’t mining and further pillaging the earth,” Ryan said.
New enzyme tech can turn plastic waste into fresh resources
Protein Evolution has launched technology that uses an enzyme to turn plastic and textile waste into reusable resources.