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Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2021
Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts
PET plastic has long been a concern due to the sheer volume of plastic created globally and its impact on the environment.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2021
Researchers discover potential method to convert food waste into batteries
What do apple cores, spent grain, and walnut shells have in common? They could one day be used to power a data center.
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Joshua Shavit
Oct 28, 2021
Latest trend keeps clothes out of landfill
The future of fashion is moving into a new dimension where new textile technology upcycles old clothes into brand new fabrics.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2021
From waste to resource: Turning exhaust heat into energy with unprecedented efficiency
Low-grade waste heat (temperatures below 100 °C) could fit the bill provided we develop efficient energy harvesting technologies.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 23, 2021
Innovative new process for converting toxic home septic waste to eco-friendly fertilizer
Converting human septic waste to usable fertilizer could also significantly reduce fertilizer demand in rural areas.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
Football fans can now treat themselves to coffee in a cup they can eat
Man City has announced that it will be running trials for ‘edible coffee cups’ as part of the club’s new concession-stand offerings
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2021
Beach-cleaning BeBot sifts through sand to gather small pieces of trash
The BeBot is a robot designed to pick up smaller debris that is often left behind by larger beach cleaning technologies and operations,
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 24, 2021
Nutrient-rich human waste poised to sustain agriculture, improve economies
The future connection between human waste, sanitation technology and sustainable agriculture is becoming more evident.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021
Everyone can help create a world of more sustainable fashion
Sustainable fashion is not just a concern for high end designers - we can all make a difference by the choices we make
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 13, 2021
The Noma of nightlife: Welcome to Hong Kong’s first sustainable bar, The Penicillin
The Penecillin is the first bar in Hong Kong entirely focused on sustainability. It's all part of a broader concept from drinks to furniture
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