Regeneration of Urban Village Memory by BENTU DESIGN Inorganic Growth is a research-driven project by BENTU DESIGN that converts construction waste from demolished urban villages into 3D printed urban furniture. By combining material reactivation with digital fabrication, the initiative transforms discarded concrete, brick rubble, and mortar into printable composites with cementitious performance. The developed … Read more
After four decades salvaging of architectural antiques and reclaiming building materials and interior décor pieces, the husband-and-wife team behind Co Down’s Wilson’s Yard have announced their retirement following the sale of their site on the main A1 dual carriageway outside Dromore. Founded by Geoff and Rosy Wilson, their yard has proved a pioneering enterprise in … Read more
Indonesia has taken a major step for animals by banning elephant rides nationwide, including at zoos, tourist sites, and so called Conservation facilities. This matters. Elephants are intelligent, social beings meant to roam long distances with family groups, not carry tourists for entertainment. This ban shows that protecting animals and the environment can come before … Read more
February 1, 2026 | By Scott Jenkins Post-consumer absorbent hygiene products (AHPs), such as infant diapers, feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence products, present unique challenges for recycling, because they contain compound materials like superabsorbent polymers and non-woven fabrics, as well as bio-hazardous waste, which are difficult to separate. An advanced gasification process … Read more
BREAKING: fast Fashion Bill Revised Senators have considerably revised a bill targeting the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry, adjusting previously adopted measures. By Anya Sharma |… The post Senate Action: Bill Updates & Text Changes appeared first on NewsyList. Source link
Re-Turn says it’s not ‘financially viable’ to recycle lots of plastic in Ireland – for now The Journal Source link
In February, Italian researchers announced what they claimed to be a world-first discovery: microplastic particles were found in the ovarian follicular fluid of women undergoing infertility treatment. The study adds to a growing body of research from around the world showing that tiny plastic particles have made their way into nearly every part of our … Read more
Researchers use mycelium as alternative components Researchers at EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) have created a living biodegradable material made from fungi that can allow trash bags to decompose the organic waste. It is only of the many potential applications of the studied fungi. In the field of electronics, the … Read more