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Self-navigating aquatic robot removes garbage from local waterways

January 11, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

In addition to improving the aesthetic feel of a city, removing litter from local waterways can prevent plastic waste and other types of debris from ending up in the ocean, where waste is a lot more difficult to retrieve. With that in mind, Hong Kong-based startup Open Ocean … [Read more...] about Self-navigating aquatic robot removes garbage from local waterways

Pilot program uses e-bikes to remove emissions from delivery in Brazil

October 7, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

The city of São Paulo in Brazil is full of hills, making it not the most bike-friendly city. That’s why when you order food there, it’s probably going to arrive via motorcycle, which is one of the main contributors to the city’s serious air pollution problem. A new pilot from … [Read more...] about Pilot program uses e-bikes to remove emissions from delivery in Brazil

Some of the world’s most polluted cities are breathing fresh air once again

April 13, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

The screenshots began to circulate on Delhi WhatsApp groups last week, captioned with varying expressions of disbelief. Having checked the air quality index, something of a sadistic morning ritual among residents of India’s capital, most could not believe their eyes. Gone was … [Read more...] about Some of the world’s most polluted cities are breathing fresh air once again

Sweetgreen to introduce truly compostable to-go containers in its restaurants

March 9, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Amid increasing awareness about the impact of single-use packaging on the environment, in the last couple of years, some restaurant chains in the US have adopted various sustainability measures to slash their footprint. One of the most noticeable initiatives — the introduction of … [Read more...] about Sweetgreen to introduce truly compostable to-go containers in its restaurants

Scientists make earthquake-proof concrete without energy-intensive cement

March 6, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Concrete is the world’s most widely-used building material thanks to its incredible strength – but it doesn’t stand up well against bending. Now, researchers at Swinburne University have developed a new type of concrete that can not only bend better, but doesn’t require cement … [Read more...] about Scientists make earthquake-proof concrete without energy-intensive cement

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