A company named Magorium has developed a way to use recycled plastic waste in road construction. Their product, called NEWBitumen, is a substitute for bitumen, a substance traditionally used in road building. NEWBitumen is made from non-recyclable plastic waste that would otherwise be landfilled. The plastic is broken down and transformed into a material similar to bitumen. This process also […]

A Finnish company, AW-Energy, has developed a wave energy converter called WaveRoller. WaveRoller devices capture the energy from ocean waves and convert it into electricity. These devices are submerged near the shore and linked to the power grid through underwater cables. The company is presently collaborating with clients on the development of projects.

TIPA, a compostable packaging company, makes fully compostable bags for shipping products in multiple stages of the supply chain. Swapping out traditional plastic bags in the food and fashion industries means introducing a fully circular system that gives back to the planet instead of straining it. We wanted to better understand the role TIPA’s compostable packaging plays in this process, so we […]

We all know that trees help clean the air in cities, but which trees do so best? According to new research conducted in Sweden, a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees will give you the most bang for your buck. For the study, a University of Gothenburg team led by Prof. Håkan Pleijel analyzed the leaves and needles of 11 […]

There are already “smart” windows that can be electronically switched between either letting sunlight through or blocking it. A new multi-layered one, however, can be set to several energy-saving light filtration modes. By adjusting the opacity of the glass on existing photochromic windows, users can control how much sunlight passes through the window and into the room. In most cases, the glass partially blocks […]

Morrama designed sustainable new packaging for the restaurant chain Wagamama. The chain’s ramen bowls can now be taken to-go with stackable bowls that keep crispy squid fresh while keeping excess materials out of the process. The familiar Wagamama gray has been replaced with a natural, light sandy color to reflect the move toward natural, sustainable materials. It serves the dual purpose of […]

Solar panels can’t operate efficiently if they’re caked in dirt, but cleaning them regularly can become a time-consuming process. Engineers in Germany have now developed an ultra-thin coating that can make solar panels and other surfaces self-cleaning. Solar is the biggest source of renewable energy, and it’s growing quickly. But as you could imagine, it’s not feasible to send someone […]

Greenhouse gases and plastic waste are two of the biggest environmental problems the world faces today. A new reactor from Cambridge is designed to tackle both at once, converting CO2 and used plastic bottles into useful materials, powered entirely by sunlight. Atmospheric carbon dioxide is at its highest levels in millennia, leading to devastating climate consequences. Meanwhile, our reliance on plastic […]

Before plant material can be turned into biofuel to power things like giant jets and speedy motorcycles, a significant amount of moisture must be removed from it, which often requires both mechanical pressing and thermal drying. Researchers from Japan have figured out a way to eliminate the thermal part of the process, leading to the extraction of water-soluable antiviral compounds from cedar and […]

We’re told repeatedly not to use single-use plastics or create waste by using throwaway dishes, but that might not be true anymore. Mobi Ecoware is a new and eco-friendly disposable plate you can purchase at Walmart or on Amazon. And get this: it’s completely compostable and made out of sugarcane pulp. As mentioned above, this plate is made from the […]