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.

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Business Green

APRIL 25, 2022

Processes developed by Carbon Upcycling Technologies promise to reduce emissions by up to 30 per cent. in Carbon Upcycling Technologies, a Canadian start-up whose innovative processes could reduce the emissions associated with cement making by up to 30 per cent. Global cement giant CEMEX has invested $6.5m

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Impact Alpha

JUNE 26, 2023

Featured: Innovative Finance New global financial pact advances innovative financial solutions and commitments to system change. The post The Brief: Inflection point for global finance, low-carbon building materials in Africa, upcycling seaweed, new sustainability disclosure standards appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Legendary sports company Nike has dominated the headlines for its dedication to a zero carbon and zero waste future. One project at a time, they have drawn attention to sustainable actions and corporate responsibility when it comes to protecting the environment.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Luxury in the new normal: Leadership and innovation in 2020 and beyond. To drive innovation and demonstrate leadership in the years ahead, luxury leaders should consider these three opportunities: 1. Elisa Niemtzow. Fri, 10/16/2020 - 01:00. Business as usual for the luxury industry is over. Deepen luxury’s value proposition.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JUNE 26, 2020

The fashion industry deserves a harsh slap on the wrist for how its manufacturing impacts the environment. From the overconsumption of resources to water pollution to material waste, it's refreshing when companies take corporate responsibility and show concern for nature.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 25, 2022

Adidas has introduced a new hiking and athletic shoe in its TERREX line of apparel. The Nothing Left Behind Free Hiker Gore-Tex shoe is an ankle-supporting athletic shoe in sophisticated colors for the sustainably-minded hiker. It's the latest in a growing movement for sustainable footwear.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 27, 2022

The new Civic Park in Eugene, Oregon was designed for the Eugene Civic Alliance by Skylab, along with local partner architect Robertson Sherwood Architects, to revitalize a neighborhood. A fire destroyed the iconic Eugene Civic Stadium, the site of the new park.

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CleanTech Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The post Diageo Sustainable Solutions (DSS) Seeks Innovation to Achieve Water Targets appeared first on Cleantech Group. Water is inextricably linked to climate change, which will continue to affect its availability, quality, and quantity. To minimize the many damaging effects.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 2, 2020

Sustainable architecture focuses on low impact construction and natural or recycled materials. The new marketing suite for Goldman Westlink is just such a building.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 25, 2022

The new shoes feature an upcycled upper with a breathable Gore-Tex waterproof membrane and Three Stripes Boost technology with responsive cushioning that provides bounce-back energy return as you walk. Meanwhile, the upcycled parts use leftover materials from past product drops. Adidas Images via Adidas.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Located an hour outside of Copenhagen, this beautiful vacation home is tucked into a lush forest mere steps away from a beach.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 5, 2020

On the outskirts of Lisbon, Portugal in Santa Iria de Azoia, sustainable creative studio WOOMETRY is giving unwanted wood pieces a second life by transforming the salvaged materials into home goods.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 15, 2020

These clay tile planters are an alternative to plastic flower pots.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 17, 2022

Americans eat a million tons of tortilla chips per year. But as we crunch our snack foods, few of us ever realize their water cost. Million tons of chips have a water footprint of 180 billion gallons.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Sarah Turner is an eco-friendly artist with a mission to get creative with post-consumer waste.

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Charged

OCTOBER 11, 2023

UK-based recycler Altilium and Lunaz, a European firm that upcycles and electrifies vehicles, are working together to develop an innovative and low-carbon logistical solution. According to the companies, transportation represents 41% of the total cost of battery recycling, and contributes 3.5%

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

These cardboard furnishings can transform from coffee tables to bookshelves and more.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JUNE 29, 2020

Green design start-up Ottan Studio is committed to producing upcycled decor out of food and green waste. By collecting materials such as fruit peels, expired grains, vegetable residues, tree leaves and grass, the company can create colorful and trendy furniture with absolutely zero waste.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Lounge on the couch comfortably but look completely put-together for virtual meetings and happy hours in the Enlightened Uniform.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The 11-room Victorian lodging features vegan dining, upcycled furniture, eco cleaning products and runs on renewable energy. Scotland's first vegan hotel opened in June 2019, and it's already winning awards. National Geographic just bestowed a "Good Egg" award on the Saorsa 1875 for its commitment to sustainability.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This unique puffer jacket makes use of textile waste.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Proving that less can be more, architect Bruno Zaitter upcycled a secondhand shipping container into a 538-square-foot abode with a bedroom, bathroom, living and dining area, kitchen and an outdoor terrace.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 4, 2019

If you are thinking about going down under for a vacation, make sure to check out this beautiful B&B located in a shed in New South Wales.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

activist fashion brand by upcycle-designer Nikolay Voznesensky, to produce Trash Camo. MayoFree, based out of Moscow since its 2019 launch, specializes in creative advertising, social projects and video-content production. Using these strengths, the team collaborated with non-profit eco-movement RosEco and Chiveskella, an ec?-activist

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Lanzatech’s technology is described as “a combination of cutting-edge genetic engineering, state-of-the-art biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and innovations in mechanical and chemical engineering”. Through innovation and collaboration, we continue re-inventing essentials for sustainable living.”. “We

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Business Green

MAY 9, 2022

The winners include start-ups developing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), such as CarbonOrO, MOF Technologies, and Saipem, as well as firms working on developing low carbon cement that makes use of captured CO2, such as Carbon Upcycling Technologies and Fortera.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Fortuna Cools recently announced the launch of the Nutshell Cooler, a collapsible cooler made using upcycled coconut fiber sourced from the Philippines and designed to outperform plastic. The company worked with local coconut farmers from a fishing village on Lubang Island to create the innovative, insulating material.

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Greentown Labs

MARCH 26, 2024

Twenty-four startups joined our community in Q1 2024, working on innovations ranging from biobased building materials, to sustainable rubber, to solar-powered flight. Puro Renewables upcycles carbon-negative biowaste to reduce the amount of fossil-fuel-based resin and carbon footprint associated with typical plastic products.

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GreenTech Gazette

JANUARY 14, 2021

Therefore, that’s why the development of systems for upcycling e-waste trash into something more useful is a positive step in the right direction. That is why innovations in e-waste recycling could be a crucial industry in the years to come. Are these innovations common, though? Is there a future in e-waste recycling?

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Inhabitat - Innovation

AUGUST 5, 2020

This fashion boutique is made with clay tiles, upcycled metal, recycled beer bottles and more.

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Greentown Labs

JANUARY 9, 2024

Innovation in the building sector is critical to achieving decarbonization, as the sector is responsible for 40 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions. To change this, we need innovations that reinvent how buildings and their materials are planned, built, sourced, and managed. and Houston, Texas, Jan.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Substituting asphalt road materials with upcycled plastic waste could spell cost savings for both road construction and waste management endeavors.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 26, 2020

Native is not new to the sustainable manufacturing effort, with a history of innovative research and design. These funky sandals upcycle fabric from the cutting room floor. The line carries adult, junior and child sizes for all genders, with the addition of a thoughtful stretchy heel strap for the toddler set. See the rest here:Â .

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Who knew that "thigh wear as eye wear" would be the next big thing in the world of eco fashion?

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Inhabitat - Innovation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Entitled Arcadia Earth, the temporary art exhibition immerses guests in a multi-sensory journey spotlighting pressing ecological issues—such as overfishing, plastic pollution, food waste, deforestation, and climate change—with vivid artworks designed with upcycled and reusable materials. The 18-room exhibition is powered by augmented and.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In 2022, four projects were each awarded grants of between £150,000 – £300,000, from 245 applications, to develop their innovative solutions that challenged the ‘make…use…throw-away’ culture of modern society. The £1 million fund was made possible by the sales of 10p plastic bags through the John Lewis Partnership.

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