Property & Construction
Novel wood decking made from plastic bags
A decking company has developed a way to turn recycled plastic bags into a wood composite that can replace wood.
Manufacturing Innovations
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Fashion & Beauty
Swedish tech company streamlines supply chain to reduce material waste
Material Exchange is launching a new startup aiming to reimagine the way the fashion industry interacts with materials.
Computing & Tech
Satellite system can pinpoint methane leaks anywhere on the planet
A new satellite and analytics system is being used to quickly and cheaply locate methane leaks at oil and gas facilities.
Manufacturing
Hollow beeswax candles double as zero waste gift boxes
After products are removed and the candle used, all that remains is a recyclable, aluminium base.
Sustainability
Commercial packaging supplier introduces stretchable, printable paper wrap
The lightweight, recyclable material is a sustainable plastic alternative that reduces shipping weight.
Manufacturing
Use of biofuels could lead to zero-carbon glass
A new process in glass manufacturing could create bottles with zero carbon emissions over their lifecycle.
Manufacturing
Caribbean startup converts toxic seaweed into paper
A resident of St Barths founded the Sargasse Project, which aims to transform harmful vegetation into marketable paper pulp.
Manufacturing
Nano-factory brings production line to where it’s needed
Unilever has developed a portable mini-factory that can save money and resources by manufacturing small amounts of products locally.
Agriculture & Energy
Low-impact recycling process turns everyday plastic waste into useful materials
The most common plastic waste products can now become usable manufacturing fuels and waxes.
Retail
Finnish startup’s packaging tech offers enhanced sustainable option for retailers
MetsäBoard’s paperboards, folding boxboards and white kraft liners are made of pure fresh fibres sourced from sustainably managed Northern European forests.
Retail
Vegan footwear company designs in-house supply chain software
The aim is to ensure that all partners have access to real-time and accurate information, not only to aid planning but to also minimise waste.
Architecture & Design
The world’s most eco-friendly furniture factory to be built in Norway
The factory, which will run on 1,200 solar panels and geothermal wells, is expected to generate 50 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than a conventional factory.
