Tag: greensolutions
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These 3D-printed batteries could be the future of clean energy
A Silicon Valley startup may have just revolutionized the battery industry forever. Sakuu systems have figured out how to use 3D printers to create solid-state batteries with a reduction in materials usage of up to 40%. This is achieved through the use of powder loaded into 3D printers, allowing for precise manufacturing and customized shapes…
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Living Buildings on a Living Earth: The Vision of Jason McLennan
Imagine a building that’s like a living organism, rooted in its environment and self-sufficient. When you think of buildings, what comes to mind? Concrete, steel, glass, and a lot of energy consumption, perhaps? But what if buildings could be like flowers, rooted in their environment, self-sufficient, and beautiful? This is the vision of Jason McLennan,…
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From Waste to Resource: The Innovative Story of Glass Half Full Nola
For Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz, waste is an opportunity to innovate and upcycle. The world is currently facing a pressing need for sustainable practices, and the issue of waste management is at the forefront. While some may see waste as an inevitable byproduct of our consumer-driven society, others view it as an opportunity to…
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From Abandoned Airport to Sustainable Coastal Haven: The Story of Ellinikon Park
Welcome to the story of how an abandoned airport in Athens, Greece, is being transformed into a stunning new coastal park. The Ellinikon International Airport was the main airport in Greece for 63 years and up to 20 million passengers arrived or departed through its doors annually. However, after the construction of the new Eleftherios…
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A smart solution to plastic pollution: The Great Bubble Barrier
Are you tired of seeing plastic waste littering our oceans and waterways? Well, a Dutch startup may have just found a solution that is as innovative as it is low-tech: bubble barriers. The Great Bubble Barrier, created by a team of ocean lovers in the Netherlands, uses a simple system of bubbles to collect plastic…