Environment
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Your morning cup of OJ could become a lot more eco-friendly in the future thanks to a novel (or navel!) circular juice bar developed by Italian design studio Carlo Ratti Associati. The system, which was created for Italy-based global energy company Eni, juices oranges and then turns the unused orange…
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An Israeli company looking to revolutionize the food industry with a 3D printable meat alternative has taken a major step towards its goal. The company, Redefine Meat, has just raised $6 million, which will enable it to finalize the development of its alternative-meat 3D printer in preparation for its 2020…
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Despite a promising beginning in the mid 2000s, Californian fuel-efficient vehicle company Aptera Motors closed its doors in 2011, failing to deliver more than a prototype of a car that could run 100 miles on a single charge. Today, believers in Aptera Motors’ vision will be happy to learn that…
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Independent footwear brand Oliver Cabell has entered the blossoming market of 3D printed shoes with the release of its new “Phoenix” sneaker. Priced at $95, the simple but stylish shoe is 3D printed from recycled water bottles and can be machine washed. There is no question that the world is…
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There is no question that electric cars are more environmentally sustainable than vehicles that rely on fuel, but within the realm of electric vehicles, there are still things that can be done to improve eco-friendliness, including using electricity from renewable sources to powder the cars. Solar Team Eindhoven, a Dutch…
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With the climate crisis becoming increasingly more serious, many people are seeking more eco-friendly alternatives to everyday things, like fashion, eating and transport. In the latter category, Polish designer Piotr Krzyczkowski took matters into his own hands by designing a green, urban transport solution in the form of a 3D…
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Food waste is a growing issue, with estimates suggesting that nearly one-third of all food produced is scrapped. In the UK, for instance, which has a population of about 66 million, eight million tonnes of food are wasted a year. Like most environmental problems, a significant part of the food…
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A team of researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed an innovative technique for 3D printing wood-based inks in a way that closely mimics the ultrastructure of natural wood. The ability to recreate the cellular architecture of wood using 3D printing could open up countless opportunities in…
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Though technology is often thought of in contrast to the natural world, certain innovations—such as generative design and 3D printing—are helping to connect us to nature in new and exciting ways. Large-format 3D printing company BigRep, for instance, recently unveiled a project called BANYAN ECO WALL, the world’s first fully…
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Michelin and GM, two companies that have been making very significant investments in additive manufacturing just presented a disruptive concept for an airless, 3D printed fully recyclable car tire. The Uptis Prototype represents a major advancement toward achieving Michelin’s VISION concept, which was presented at the Movin’On Summit in 2017 as…
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