This fluffy fridge uses bacteria to cool
The compact fridge replaces the expanded plastic foam normally used for insulation with bacterial cellulose xerogel.
Researchers develop algae biocells as an alternative to disposable batteries
The front plate features a leaf-vein design and can be detached for disassembly, recycling, or component reuse.
This flat-pack toaster is designed to be repaired, not replaced
What if the best way to stop people from throwing away broken appliances was to have them build them in the first place?
Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet
Just under half of fans are discarded annually, and only 62 per cent are formally collected.
Beer waste finds new life as plastic-free leather alternative
Arda Biomaterials has created a material called New Grain by transforming brewer’s spent grain, into soft, durable leather.
Criminal fly‑tipping gangs are costing governments millions – AI and drones can help track waste dumpers
Part of the problem is that by the time large fly-tipping sites are discovered, it can be difficult to identify the original source.
Researchers develop therapeutic drug for Parkinson’s disease using plastic waste
The conversion process uses genetically modified E coli bacteria to alter the molecular structure of plastic waste.
Can faux flowers help bees find blooms in polluted cities?
Placed among real plants, Faux Flora acts as a visual and scent-based beacon.
Scientists find low-energy way to recycle Teflon
The research team used mechanochemistry, a technique that uses mechanical force rather than high heat to trigger chemical reactions.
Shellworks develops home-compostable pipette to reduce beauty packaging waste
The goal was to make sustainability a core part of product design rather than an afterthought.
‘Bottles for Good’: UK charity launches campaign to cut plastic waste
The initiative positions refill shops as key partners in shifting consumer behaviour away from single-use packaging.
Sustainable paper-based packaging set to reduce plastic use in e-commerce
Mondi has collaborated with machine supplier Beck Packautomaten to create functional and paper-based packaging.
Ten great eco-friendly Christmas decoration ideas
With a few twists and turns, your holiday season will still be enjoyable without impacting the environment.
Spores to prints: Scientist invents fungal ink as alternative
The prototype is currently optimised for screen printing and features four hues.
Tom’s Studio launches an infinitely refillable writing pen
Featuring an infinitely refillable ink reservoir along with a replaceable fibre tip, The Wren is designed to last a lifetime.
