Beer maker transforms brewing waste into denim jeans
A Japanese beer maker is using upcycling technology to turn waste products from the brewing process into blue jeans, winning the company new fans......»»
Surprising discovery of pharmaceuticals in Norwegian food waste
New research reveals that recycled food waste may be contaminated with pharmaceutical residues. The good news is that fungi cultivated in biogas digestate show minimal absorption of these contaminants. On February 16, Astrid Solvåg Nesse will defend.....»»
An eight-phase methodology for analyzing microplastics in soil ecosystem
In today's world, plastics are used extensively due to their favorable properties and affordable costs. The widespread use of these non-biodegradable materials, however, makes them a waste management nuisance and global environmental concern. It is e.....»»
Population can"t be ignored—it has to be part of the policy solution to our world"s problems, says researcher
There is a growing consensus that environmental problems, particularly the effects of climate change, pose a grave challenge to humanity. Pollution, habitat destruction, intractable waste issues and, for many, deteriorating quality of life should be.....»»
Join Our Live Stream To See Maker Fashion At New York Fashion Week
Join our live stream on February 8th, to see an incredible fashion show full of tech and wonder. The post Join Our Live Stream To See Maker Fashion At New York Fashion Week appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Contaminated soil landslide threatens Danish village
A small hamlet in the west of Denmark is facing an unusual existential threat: a landslide of contaminated waste that is bearing down on the community and a nearby river......»»
Researchers reveal elusive bottleneck holding back global effort to convert carbon dioxide waste into usable products
Think of it as recycling on the nanoscale: a tantalizing electrochemical process that can harvest carbon before it becomes air pollution and restructure it into the components of everyday products......»»
Household food waste reduced through whole-family food literacy intervention
Food waste is a global issue, with the estimated value of wasted food totaling $230 billion CAD in 2023. In Canada, estimates suggest half of the food wasted occurs at the household level, which roughly equals $1,000 CAD per family per year. A recent.....»»
Rivian to present R2 crossover to compete with Tesla Model Y at March event
EV maker Rivian will present its R2 platform as it seeks to become a mass-market brand, with a launch pegged for 2026......»»
Researchers serve up a guide to help kickstart new fermented foods
Fermentation isn't just for beer or sourdough bread anymore. University of Alberta research published in the Annual Review of Food Science and Technology is honing in on how to best choose new bacterial cultures to dish up to food manufacturers for f.....»»
Vurpas Architectes transforms French market with "childlike quality" into primary school
French studio Vurpas Architectes has converted a 1960s market building to create Eugénie Brazier, a primary school and nursery in Lyon. Read more French studio Vurpas Architectes has converted a 1960s market building to create Eugénie Braz.....»»
Hermit crabs find new homes in plastic waste: Shell shortage or clever choice?
The crustaceans are making the most of what they find on the seafloor. Enlarge / Scientists have found that hermit crabs are increasingly using plastic and other litter as makeshift shell homes. (credit: Luis Diaz Devesa/Getty).....»»
Tesla agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle California hazardous waste lawsuit
Tesla agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle California hazardous waste lawsuit, filed by 25 California counties accused the electric vehicle maker of mishandling hazardous waste at its facilities across the state......»»
Canva adds more Magic to its document maker with latest update
Canva's latest update continues long-term commitment to become the design app for the office with AI and data visualization tools......»»
Engineers unmask nanoplastics in oceans, revealing their true shapes and chemistry
Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the oceans each year. The sun's ultraviolet light and ocean turbulence break down these plastics into invisible nanoparticles that threaten marine ecosystems......»»
Intensifying the production of high-value compounds from industrial waste
A study by the Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis (CiTOS) demonstrates how glycerol carbonate, a biosourced industrial additive, can be produced in record time using CO2 and a by-product of the cooking oil recycling industry......»»
Cambridge Audio hopes for another hit with its new CXN100 network streamer
British audio device maker Cambridge Audio has unveiled its new flagship network music streamer, the redesigned CXN100......»»
Musk seeks Tesla shareholder vote on moving incorporation to Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company will hold a shareholder vote to transfer its state of incorporation to Texas from Delaware, days after a judge invalidated his $56 billion pay package at the electric vehicle maker......»»
What to expect from Apple"s Q1 2024 earnings report
Apple's first fiscal quarterly results will be released by the company on Thursday evening. Here's what happened in the holiday quarter, and what to expect the iPhone maker to reveal to investors.Apple CEO Tim CookApple confirmed on January 8 that it.....»»
Making as a Creative Practice
Matt Zigler is the author of a new book for educators titled "3 Modes of Making." He talks about imitation, modification and innovation as three different modes of student projects, which develop different maker skills. Matt is an artist and educato.....»»
Tesla sued by California counties over hazardous waste
A group of 25 California counties have sued Elon Musk's Tesla, claiming the EV maker mishandled hazardous waste at its facilities across the state. The lawsuit from Los Angeles, Alameda, San Joaquin, San Francisco and other counties was filed on T.....»»