KOGAA upcycles construction waste into a plant-filled coffee hub
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 22, 2021
GROUNDS, a coffee hub in Karlín, Prague, is made from 80% upcycled construction waste.
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Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 22, 2021
GROUNDS, a coffee hub in Karlín, Prague, is made from 80% upcycled construction waste.
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Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Originally created for the Copenhagen Art Fair to showcase a new sustainable method of design, the Paper Pavilion is made out of upcycled paper collected from the city itself. The art fair, in its fifth season, had a specific focus on pavilion designs that spotlighted sustainable construction, urbanization and recycling.
AGreenLiving
APRIL 22, 2021
In Prague’s developing area of Karlín, Czech studio KOGAA has recently completed GROUNDS, an industrial coffee hub with an interior built with 80% construction waste from a previously dismantled project. KOGAA upcycles construction waste into a plant-filled coffee hub. Read more here:Â .
Green Business Bureau
AUGUST 12, 2021
What are sustainable construction materials? Material technology continues to advance, creating new and novel possibilities for the construction industry. Today, there is a growing variety of sustainable construction materials taking the place of traditional materials. Concrete and Cement. Organic Materials.
AGreenLiving
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
NOMAD architects and Karina Aramanda have transformed wood waste into GO[A]T WASTE?, an educational pavilion and animal playground that raises awareness about the merits of upcycling. The GO[A]T WASTE? Adorable goat playground raises awareness of upcycling waste. Installed in the town of ?daži
Charged
MARCH 19, 2024
Nissan and Altilium will work together to develop a closed-loop model for battery materials—this will include processing waste from spent Nissan LEAF batteries and production scrap and upcycling these materials to produce high-nickel cathode active materials (CAM) for testing in the next generation of EV batteries.
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 20, 2021
It is the world’s first mobile industrial-grade plastic trash upcycling platform. The Trashpresso unit is only the size of two industrial refrigerators and is designed to help with the collection, sorting and upcycling of plastic waste with a minimal air and water footprint. Miniwiz Images via World Design Organization.
AGreenLiving
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Australia-based design studio SODO – SOPA has introduced a furniture set made completely out of upcycled cardboard that is also modular and customizable. The series, called Serif + Sero, helps promote waste repurposing and consumer awareness for a more sustainable future. SODO – SOPA Images via SODO – SOPA.
AGreenLiving
AUGUST 2, 2021
Papermelon jewelry is constructed from upcycled paper, which is collected from friends, neighbors and well-wishers. The company is dedicated to a zero-waste policy, which Devi admits was easy to achieve because the product is the result of upcycling. Thankfully, we had an eye for ‘ upcycling.’”
AGreenLiving
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Originally created for the Copenhagen Art Fair to showcase a new sustainable method of design, the Paper Pavilion is made out of upcycled paper collected from the city itself. The art fair, in its fifth season, had a specific focus on pavilion designs that spotlighted sustainable construction , urbanization and recycling.
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Designed by Nordhavn-based Lendager Group , the Holiday Cabin consists of five connected structures, all of which are constructed from upcycled waste materials found from demolition sites and local factories. Excerpt from: Upcycled materials make up this beautiful cabin retreat in Denmark.
Greentown Labs
JANUARY 9, 2024
That’s why Greentown and Saint-Gobain partnered to launch Go Build 2023, which specifically sought innovations to extend product life cycles, find alternative raw materials, and enable technologies for waste revalorization. and Houston, Texas, Jan. develops an ultra-lightweight, flexible solar technology for the built environment.
AGreenLiving
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Related: Award-winning grass-covered pavilion in India constructed with over 1,000 recycled pallets “At WOOMETRY all objects are made of 100% recycled wood that is rescued from the street and given a second life,” the creative design studio explained. See original here: WOOMETRY upcycles salvaged wood into eco-friendly home goods.
Clean Energy Canada
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Put simply, there is a construction-shaped hole in our global efforts to combat climate change. The good news is that Canadian governments have the power to accelerate the shift to cleaner construction materials. and Ontario have enormous potential for a sustainable mass timber construction industry. million gas-fuelled cars.
AGreenLiving
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
If you’ve ever looked at a dumpster and thought “with a little work, that could be a cool fort,” then you’ll certainly be interested in the ‘waste architecture’ in action at Culture Campsite. Architects turn waste into trendy glamping shelters in Rotterdam. View original here:Â .
Green Business Bureau
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
A local demolition site, construction dumpster or farm – Be sure to contact the property owner to get permission before hauling away any materials. In fact, creating products from recycled steel utilizes 40% less water and reduces mining wastes by 97%. Cascade Steel Rolling Mills , acquired by Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc.,
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The hotel wing will incorporate upcycled materials from construction offcuts for the furnishings and surfaces. In addition to creating the foundation for a successful business, I hope that the new project can help to show others the potential of wood construction. 3XN Images via 3XN.
AGreenLiving
MARCH 4, 2020
The special project was designed and constructed by the multiple award-winning design and architect firm, KALO. It uses a combination of upcycled, crushed PVC pipe sold as post-consumer scrap as well as discarded wood from the designer’s other projects. The piece, simply titled “PVC Bench,” consists of four different components.
Greentown Labs
APRIL 24, 2024
Funding American Battery Technology Company —a startup with technologies for lithium-ion battery recycling, battery-metal extraction, and primary mineral resource development—was awarded $60M in tax credits to accelerate the construction of its next-generation battery recycling facility.
Green Business Bureau
AUGUST 16, 2022
From acting as an influential platform to communicate green solutions and promote sustainability, to reducing waste and lowering the carbon footprint of sporting events, there are numerous opportunities to implement sustainability in the sporting industry. Optimize food and waste management by practicing good inventory management.
Green Business Bureau
JANUARY 18, 2022
2) The best way to reduce your carbon footprint (and minimize waste) when decorating is to feed the circular economy and buy pre-loved furniture. Learn Proper Waste Disposal Methods. 6) Properly dispose of hazardous wastes: batteries, paint and chemicals, lightbulbs, and electronics. Upcycle Items You Already Own.
Green Business Bureau
JUNE 27, 2022
Instead of course, the sustainability scorecard might list functional areas for both environmental (energy, waste, recycling, buildings, packaging, supply chain, food) and social responsibility (diversity, inclusion, gender equality, worker wellbeing, fair wages, community support, and charity contributions). How much do we waste?
GreenBiz
MAY 17, 2021
Pantys’ products cut down on plastic waste — one person uses up to 15,000 pads and tampons over a lifetime, most of which wind up in landfills, estimates show. Transform Program Leader, Fight Food Waste Co-op Research Center; Brisbane, Australia. You have to be aware of what others are doing to do your best within your own lane.".
Business Green
MAY 7, 2021
In mid-April, two climate-tech startups focused on decarbonizing the world's most widely used construction material, CarbonCure Technologies and UCLA CarbonBuilt , split the top prize in the $20m NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE competition. Carbon-sequestering concrete is having a moment. Each will receive $7.5m
AGreenLiving
MARCH 25, 2021
The designer has teamed up with plastic recycling company Precious Plastic to help reveal the potential of plastic waste in the design space. And since plastic has one of the slowest decomposition rates — close to 500 years — all of that waste has the potential to stick around for generations to come.
AGreenLiving
AUGUST 5, 2020
A custom arrangement of earth-toned waste clay tiles adds texture and a dramatic effect to the walls by resembling old-fashioned floor and ceiling interiors. The designer chose these specific upcycled materials for both their longevity and their aesthetics.
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 20, 2021
A holistic and well organized sustainability plan will include several key components: Part 1: Sustainability Drivers – This section summarizes the aspects of your business that use scarce natural resources, contribute to climate change, cause environmental harm or produce useless waste. How much do we waste? Is it hazardous?
AGreenLiving
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Advene has just restocked its Age bag, an accessory that is transparently constructed and designed to eliminate unnecessary plastics. Advene releases one product at a time, using responsible materials to create its designs along with a commitment to reducing harmful plastic waste throughout the process. That’s right: no plastic!
AGreenLiving
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Related: This collapsible cooler is insulated with upcycled coconut fiber This project is built out of old coconut tree wood. Some may argue that such a design is wasteful for using too much wood, but it is important to note that all the wood used is over 50 years old. All the materials are sustainably sourced from local jungles.
AGreenLiving
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
In addition to the wood selection, the team incorporated upcycled waste , such as construction offcuts that were repurposed in the furniture and surfaces, and debris from a nearby granite quarry that was put to use in the conference room. “It Everyone talks about it – we build it.” ” + GXN/3XN Photography by Adam Mørk.
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The Greener Stores construction, design and operation plan for Starbucks centers around circular principles, waste diversion and the healthfulness of interior spaces. The Wednesday announcement marks the company's latest effort toward meeting its "Planet Positive" goals to cut waste, water and carbon in half by 2030.
AGreenLiving
OCTOBER 18, 2019
To better manage plastic waste , Los Angeles is in talks with Technisoil, an innovative manufacturing company, to viably incorporate plastic into the city’s roads. Typically viewed as an ecological scourge, plastic waste can also be seen as a valuable resource when repurposed. First, plastic waste will be fragmented into pellets.
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 13, 2021
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AGreenLiving
MAY 13, 2020
All materials used in construction are eco-friendly, biodegradable and made from waste material. The second zone is the Circular Economy , where examples of plastic waste upcycled into new, value-added products are showcased. The pavilion also includes a rest zone. ” + Plural Designs Images via Plural Designs.
AGreenLiving
JULY 21, 2021
Related: KOGAA upcycles construction waste into a plant-filled coffee hub The finished look is modern and sleek, and it can function as a work hub, complete with four USB ports and acoustic panels that stifle distracting noises nearby. The stations also include powder-coated mild steel for a durable finish.
The Environmental Blog
MARCH 1, 2023
The plywood construction is also very versatile, allowing it to be cut and shaped into complex designs that will perfectly fit your space. Check out this sample of an upcycled kitchen with plywood cabinets. These cabinets come from sustainably sourced wood, such as bamboo and lyptus woods, and are free of toxic glues or adhesives.
Business Green
MAY 31, 2022
"Combining steel and cement recycling in a single process powered by renewable electricity, this could secure the supply of the basic materials of construction to support the infrastructure of a zero emissions world and to enable economic development where it is most needed.". to further develop the underlying science behind the process.
AGreenLiving
OCTOBER 23, 2020
As the only new building constructed for the 2024 games, the timber aquatic center will remain useful well after the Olympic games end, with further opportunities for residents to learn swimming, practice sports, relax and build community. The center also utilizes upcycled furniture in its design.
AGreenLiving
MARCH 19, 2020
A Canadian-based company called ChopValue has found some unique ways to reuse single-use chopsticks — think of it as upcycling food utensils into chic, sustainable decor and housewares. The idea came one night while having sushi, when Böck and his partner were discussing their frustrations over construction waste in the city.
Greentown Labs
JULY 12, 2022
Carbon Upcycling Technologies (Calgary, Canada) utilizes point-source CO2 and mineralizes it with waste materials to create supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) that can be used in building materials. Carbon is a waste product, suspended in the air we breathe,” said Pat Sapinsely, Managing Director of the Urban Future Lab.
Grist
MAY 22, 2024
” She was inspired by Mycocycle, a company that uses fungi to break down construction waste, then turns the resulting concoction into mycelium-based composites that can be used in new buildings. “My passion for biomimicry runs deep!
AGreenLiving
MARCH 24, 2020
The Terrex Free Hiker Parley shoes are constructed using a sustainable combination of the company’s Boost technology and Parley for the Oceans’ recycled plastic material. This is the first in Adidas’ Terrex Free Hiker collection to incorporate Parley Ocean Plastic yarn, which is made from upcycled plastic waste collected from coastal areas.
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