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Stronger, water-resistant paper bags

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Researchers at Penn State University in the US developed a paper bag that is stronger than a traditional one, resistant to water and a source for biofuel at end-of-life. Paper bags are an alternative to ...

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A scientific research centre made from sustainably sourced timber

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Developed by a team of researchers and students of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) in Spain, FLORA is a scientific research facility built with timber from sustainable forest management. Inspired by the ...

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A living urn made of mycelium

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Following their first design of a living coffin made of mycelium, Dutch startup Loop has developed a living urn, also made of the root system of mushrooms. Called Loop EarthRise, the urn is grown in ...

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Clothing dyed with minerals from prehistory

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Innovative clothing company Vollebak designed a range of clothing that have been dyed in minerals, rocks and sediments that were formed during prehistory. The collection consists of three T-shirts, three sweatshirts and three types of ...

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Wall hooks made of recycled wrapping ribbons

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Portuguese material research and design studio MESS developed wall hooks made of discarded wrapping ribbons. Called Maraq, the colourful wall hooks are handcrafted by rolling gift ribbons collected during Christmas time, preventing them from ending ...

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The world’s first biomaterial toilet

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The Block is a toilet designed by Pentagon Design for Woodio, made of Woodio’s wood composite. While most toilets are made of ceramics, the Woodio Block toilet consists of a solid wood composite, developed in ...

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