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Adaptable companion

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Insoles from mushroom spores keep our feet healthy in all weathers. A shoe made by a German startup, meanwhile, is destined to benefit both...
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Sporty substrate

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Used chewing gum can be transformed into skateboard wheels. Beaches, meanwhile, benefit from crushed used glass. Broken surfboards left by the sea are less...
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Perfect encapsulation

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Edible construction material may soon be on everyone’s lips. Now, an Italian-Ecuadorian design team is producing versatile new materials using agricultural waste from cocoa...
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Tasty stability

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Steel can be replaced by bamboo and tiles made with bacteria. Now, a Japanese research team is converting food waste into biodegradable construction material,...
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Inked in

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Fire retardants and soft drinks can help reduce CO2 levels. Why? Because they are made from algae. Now, a US startup is using the...
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Sustainable extension

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Not everyone needs to wait so long for a hair appointment thanks to a Toronto startup. But those using hair extensions are often obliged...
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Beating the odds

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Creamy ice-cream and nutrient-rich milk alternatives have been made without animal products for years. Recently, a team of researchers from Copenhagen University has been...
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Luxurious alternative

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Fish remains could replace the plastic used in packaging and clothes. Snakes, crocodiles and lizards are reared in animal farms to meet the luxury...
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Literal connection

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Technology skills can be acquired early through play. Now, with its new app, a Dutch startup is supporting an important area of education in...
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In-house administration

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Restoring old furniture and selling the recycled product online is easy with the right platform. Users can even catalogue their wardrobes on their phones....
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