PET bottled water: a toxic infusion of microplastics?
No final proof, but many scientific "clues": we need to take action on PET bottled water, and quickly.
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The Bottle, the first totally biodegradable water bottle in the world
The water bottle is made with a substance called PHA, which is produced through precision fermentation.
Vipp, the classic waste bin is now made WITH waste.
Back to the future eco for a super design classic: the Vipp waste bin abandons steel and embraces production waste.
Shellmet, the helmet that looks like a shell (and is made with shells)
The collaboration between a chemical company and a Japanese village recycles shell waste to create an innovative helmet.
We breathe microplastics in the air, especially indoors
We inhale invisible fibers of microplastics, in concentrations up to 28 times higher when we are indoors. It's red alert.
Sustainable and beautiful: 4 design and green ideas for 2023
Here are four sustainable and interesting ideas for just as many objects that can replace the current ones. Or Teach us something.
5 technology predictions for 2023
Tech predictions for next year abound: among others, we have these 5 on the “watchlist”. Here they are.
Concept Luna, the laptop prototype that you disassemble in 45 seconds without tools
Easy to repair, easy to recycle, easy to disassemble (in 45 seconds). Concept Luna is the laptop we all want, and perhaps it will "teach" Dell to create the one we will all have.
New anticancer drugs from potatoes and tomatoes?
Nature is a great ally, and today more than ever: a recently published study shows the great anticancer potential of substances contained in the most common vegetables (and in a poisonous plant)
Okay, we have a serious problem: your sperm count is plummeting
In 50 years the number of sperm has more than halved: the culprits? “Dirty” chemistry and energy sources
New magnetic nanomaterial removes microplastics from water in 1 hour
A powder additive can remove microplastics 1.000 times smaller than those currently detectable by wastewater treatment plants
Arcflash, the world's first magnetic rifle to end up on the market
The world's first commercially available mag rifle can fire a large number of different projectiles and adjust the force of the shot. “So as not to kill”, they say.
7 small gestures to save endangered species
Millions of species of animals and plants are at risk of extinction. It might seem that humans are not involved, but this sad process affects us too, and very closely. There are two reasons: biodiversity is a real wealth for the earth, because it allows the maintenance of delicate balances that make the environment in which we live healthy. The other reason is that everyone can commit to doing something to remedy this situation. So here is a practical guide… Read more
Blue Technology, the “oceanic” technology that is improving the world
You will hear about it: blue technology, the technology to give back to the oceans everything we have stolen from them. And save our lives.
Is it illegal to drive without a front bumper?
Every vehicle, and consequently every car, has a rear and a front bumper. The purpose of this part is obviously to protect the bodywork, and consequently cushion the blows to ensure greater safety inside the passenger compartment in the event of accidents. It was in fact called "bumper" precisely because it intervenes in a fundamental way during an accident. In the first vehicles this part was made entirely of steel, but over time it was found that this material suffered permanent damage such as dents, ... Read more
Food from the Sky: An “edible” drone created that can save lives
A drone featuring a variable-sized edible wing can save lives by accessing inaccessible places and delivering food
Energy crisis, self-service pellet dispensers are appearing in France
Winter is about to bite and in Europe there is more than one energy problem. In France, Total launches a network of distributors for firewood and pellets
Created 'electric rubber'. Scientists perplexed: “it shouldn't exist”
The newly developed material goes against all the rules we know about conductivity. Scientists still have no idea why.
What is a dirty bomb, and what happens if one goes off?
We don't talk about anything else: what concrete dangers does the explosion of a dirty bomb pose? Little lessons in the apocalypse, hoping it's just a bluff.
These hot glue bike wheels are impossible to puncture
An ingenious Ukrainian engineer creates bicycle wheels made from hot glue sticks. Imperforable. Can they work?
SOLE, the planet-friendly cork shoes
Next time you drink a bottle of wine to my health, send me the corks, I'll take a walk.
