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Sustainability

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Haute couture made from hair is a distinct possibility. Wool, meanwhile, isn’t just suitable for winter jumpers. The proof? Look no further than this...
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Sweet saturation

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Protein-rich gorse could feed the whole of Scotland. Fish and chips is not just popular in the UK, of course. Still, manufacturing vegetable oil...
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Charging connection

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Wood waste can help remove microplastics from water. Glyphosate, a widely-used and hazardous herbicide, is increasingly present in water, too. Now, a research team...
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Sweet structure

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Used chopsticks are being converted into furniture, while food waste can be redeployed as construction material. And don’t forget about sugarcane. A London-based research...
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Airy change

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Some weeds have anti-inflammatory properties. Now, a female PhD student from the Netherlands has discovered that another weed, soft rush, also has hidden qualities....
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Protective use

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Agave waste from tequila production can be turned into cutlery. Once the gel from aloe vera plants has been made into moisturising lotion or...
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Powerful mix

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Edible cups are great for coffee fans and help reduce waste. But what about the 10 billion kg of coffee grounds that are discarded...
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Fruity protection

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Potato starch could help reduce plastic consumption. Algae are perfect for sustainable fire retardants. Food cans have an oil-based inner lacquer made from synthetic...
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Impact sub

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Thanks to tequila, sustainable cutlery is a reality. Beer has already inspired researchers to develop alternatives to animal feed. Lately, a London-based startup has...
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Flexible future

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Pick up or convertible? An electric vehicle concept gives consumers the opportunity to change. Not so easy with a house or a flat design,...
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