Day: August 25, 2020
New hot-press for teaching and research! | Sustainable Biomaterials | Virginia Tech
The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials recently purchased a new hot-press to support teaching and research activities on the VT campus. Most of the funds were supplied by the College of Natural Resources and Environment; the rest was supplied by the Wood-Based Composites Center (WBC), a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center.
Sustainable Battery Cycles : sustainable battery
The BMW Group is reportedly working to optimize the sustainable battery cycle in its electric vehicles. Through this eco-conscious project, the bra…
Adidas and Designer Sean Wotherspoon Upcycle Fabric for New Sneakers
Adidas and American sneaker designer Sean Wotherspoon developed new vegan footwear made from plant-based materials and upcycled fabric. Their SuperEarth Superstar shoe is set to release at the end of this month.
SAT in the Circular Economy
Sustainable Apparel and Textiles in the Circular Economy – two-day transdisciplinary exchange for research academics, students and professionals…
Major Retailers and Manufacturers Lead New Food Waste Action Coalition
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) united a group of 14 major retailers and manufacturers this week into a new coalition that aims to fight food waste, cutting global food loss in half per capita at both the retailer and consumer levels.
Routledge Handbook of Sustainable and Regenerative Food Systems – 1st
1st Edition Published on August 14, 2020 by Routledge This handbook includes contributions from established and emerging scholars from around the world and draw…
Intel Delves into African Mineral Supply Chain for Responsible Sourcing
Intel says that a fact-finding trip to Rwanda is helping the semiconductor company understand their complex mineral supply chain, and go beyond addressing conflict minerals to achieving responsible sourcing.
Kongsberg Maritime Supports One Ocean Sustainability Project And Tall Ship ‘Statsraad Lehmkuhl’
One Ocean recognises that Norway, as a seafaring nation with long traditions and history, is well placed to use its knowledge and resources to create sustainable, global solutions.
Unused rooftop space transformed into stunning sustainable farm
The Thammasat University Rooftop Farm transforms a previously unused rooftop area into an organic farm. The project incorporates solar power and rainwater collection, and is used to teach sustainable farming techniques.
Human natural selection is adding to ‘an epidemic of nearsightedness’, researchers say | Daily
Researchers from the US have found that many of the genetic variants that cause nearsightedness, or myopia, are associated with reproductive benefits.
AINsight: In Search of a Sustainable Future | Business Aviation News
The newly updated Fueling the Future: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guide is a timely reminder of steady environmental progress and opportunities ahead.
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Protecting ecosystems, climate, and people for global ecological sustainability
Amsterdam installs sustainable urinals to combat “wild peeing” – CNN Style
The city of Amsterdam is going green in an attempt to combat an age-old problem — public urination. The local council has installed eight hemp-filled, sustainable urinals in the city’s “wild peeing” hotspots.
7 Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips – How to Make Your Laundry Routine More Sustainable
Make your laundry routine a bit more gentle on the environment with these eco-friendly laundry tips, including which water setting you should use to save energy….
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