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Auto parts made of olive tree waste

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Car company Ford is experimenting with the use of a composite made of olive tree waste and recycled plastic for car parts. The region of Andalusia in Spain has the highest production of olive oil ...

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A reef made of biocement

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Industrial designer Mary Lempres created a biocement reef structure grown by plants that was designed to restore natural reefs. Unlike conventional cement, the biocement is made of plant waste, which is turned into a crude ...

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Foam packaging made of recycled cardboard

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Researchers publishing in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering developed a cushioning foam from cardboard waste. Paper is one of the most common types of household waste. However, while paper is relatively easy to recycle, packaging ...

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A 3D printed compostable shoe

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Shoe brand Vivibarefoot collaborated with material science company Balena to create a 3D printed shoe that is made from compostable materials. Generally, shoes are made up of a various materials, often glued together and therefore ...

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A foamless, modular mattress

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Design studio LAYER designed a foamless, modular mattress for start-up sleep brand MAZZU, comprising of springs wrapped in 3D knitted textile. Commonly, mattresses are made of polyurethane (PU) foam, which is both a concern for ...

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A cabinet made of grass

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Called Atuxuá, the cabinet is a collaborative piece between Indian gallery æquō and Brazilian Estúdio Campana, and made from Sabai grass, a raw fibre native to India. The cabinet is named after Brazilian masks known ...

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