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.
Boost Mobile launches trade-in app to deliver cash for old smartphones
The app gives customers a simple option to salvage value from their old handsets while recycling them.
Harvard researchers develop flying RoboBee to assist crop pollination
Other applications for this insect-inspired robots in other areas, including high-resolution weather and climate mapping, environmental monitoring, search and rescue missions and surveillance.
Nike launches Recycle-a-Shoe mini program with Alipay China
The mini program is available in the Alipay app, where consumers can have their used shoes collected for recycling.
Australia launches Vietnam plastics research hub
According to Amelia Fyfield, CSIRO Southeast Asia counsellor, collaboration is the key to addressing the global plastic pollution problem.
University study finds superworms can dine on styrofoam
Superworms are like tiny recycling plants, shredding the polystyrene with their mouths and then feeding it to the bacteria in their gut.”
UK scientists discover way to break down PLA plastic using only UV light
is could make the plastic much more biodegradable in the natural environment, for example in the ocean or in a garden compost heap.”