Reusing Disposable Masks As Textiles
While attending Maker Faire Lille, I was happy to meet Mimi, an artist that got the bright idea to use discarded face masks as raw material for fashion. Mimi saw the piles and piles of used masks that were going into landfills all over and thought t.....»»
Study finds shoppers" masking compliance influenced their in-store behaviors
As the coronavirus began to spread globally, face masks were recommended in public settings to protect against transmission, and compliance varied significantly. In a new study of people shopping in a large Chinese store in early 2020, researchers ex.....»»
Upcycling method turns textile trash to functional coatings
In an effort to make textiles more sustainable, a new method allows researchers to break old clothing down chemically and reuse polyester compounds to create fire resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that could then be applied to clothe.....»»
Super-charged textile repairs itself, monitors heart rhythm
Scientists from around the world have developed a simple metallic coating treatment for clothing or wearable textiles which can repair itself, repel bacteria from the wearer and even monitor a person's electrocardiogram (ECG) heart signals......»»
Using microbes to get more out of mining waste
Researchers have developed a new mining technique which uses microbes to recover metals and store carbon in the waste produced by mining. Adopting this technique of reusing mining waste, called tailings, could transform the mining industry and create.....»»
Say "ahhh": This ecofriendly tongue depressor checks vitals
Doctors often use tongue depressors when peering in a patient's mouth and throat. But what if that flat wooden spatula could actively evaluate the patient's health? That's the premise of an ecofriendly disposable sensor, reported in Analytical Chemi.....»»
Fresh air and cold plasma could break down hospital PPE waste
The COVID-19 pandemic created an explosion in the use of disposable face masks around the globe. This added to the already significant amount of PPE waste generated by hospitals and in other medical settings......»»
Researchers illustrate the media"s power to affect behavioral change during COVID-19 in Sweden
Increased media coverage of COVID-19 led to more individuals taking preventive measures such as hand washing, social distancing, and wearing masks, new research from the Stockholm School of Economics and Jönköping University shows. This highlights.....»»
Functional textiles: An alternative to antibiotics
Tuser Biswas conducts research that aims to develop modern medical textiles that are good for both the environment and human health. Textiles with antimicrobial properties could reduce the use of antibiotics. On February 28, Tuser Biswas defended his.....»»
Samsung has a cheaper (and greener) way to buy a Galaxy S22
Samsung's Certified Re-Newed program now includes the Galaxy S22 range, so you can save some money and do the environment good by reusing a fantastic phone......»»
77% more microplastics found in River Thames during lockdown may be due to discarded face masks and PPE, research shows
At a first glance the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to have a positive impact on the environment, with significant decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, and transport-related noise, air and light pollution......»»
Pixelmator Photo gets renamed Photomator, adds AI features
Previously known as Pixelmator Photo, the new Photomator 2.3 for iPad and iPhone has been released with automatic subject, sky, and background selection, plus gradient masks, and more.Alongside the new update to iPad image editor Photomator, develope.....»»
Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore
A crab covered in oil creeps across the sand as Philippine fishermen wearing white protective suits, rubber gloves, and respirator masks scrape toxic sludge from the rocks along the shore......»»
Bottled water masks world"s failure to supply safe water for all, can slow sustainable development: UN
The rapidly-growing bottled water industry can undermine progress towards a key sustainable development goal: safe water for all, says a new United Nations report......»»
Researchers develop highly-efficient, non-toxic method to upcycle single-use plastic
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed a single-step, organic solvent-free, hydrothermal process to convert polyethylene-based plastic bags and polypropylene-based surgical masks into carbon dots......»»
Do masks work? It’s a question of physics, biology, and behavior
A recent review from a prominent scientific source has reignited the debate over masks. Enlarge / Asian woman with protective face mask using smartphone while commuting in the urban bridge in city against crowd of people (credit:.....»»
Brigitte Kock’s 3D Printed Textiles Have Us Re-Thinking Design
I stumbled onto a really fascinating series of TikToks on designing a 3D printed corset with fully 3D printed connectors and everything. You can see in the TikTok embedded above, how there are neat little ball and hole style connectors that hole the.....»»
American Cancer Society to vape company: Keep our name outta your mouth
ACS sent a cease-and-desist letter, and Elfbar has deleted its press release. Enlarge / Elfbar disposable vape flavored vaping e-cigarette products. (credit: Getty | Patrick T. Fallon) The American Cancer Society has mad.....»»
Marshall Stanmore III review: Wildly impressive but imperfect Bluetooth speaker
The vintage style and deep, rich sound of the Marshall Stanmore III might appear to be the perfect home Bluetooth speaker, but its superficial styling masks minor compromises that are magnified by its steep $379.99 retail priceMarshall Stanmore IIITh.....»»
Reusing retired batteries in energy storage systems becoming trend
The business of reusing batteries retired from electric vehicles (EVs) and telecom infrastructure in energy storage systems has grown popular as the number of batteries retired is growing every year and the emerging business opportunity can prolong t.....»»
Flexible, wearable electronics woven into gear can reduce firefighters" rate of injury and mortality
Firefighting may look vastly different in the future thanks to intelligent fire suits and masks developed by multiple research institutions in China......»»