Upcycling is a good way to keep unwanted plastic out of the oceans and landfills. The process depends on an energy source to heat, melt, and further process upcycling. But what if that energy source is the Sun? Recently, chemists at Cornell University have found
Ocean plastic conjures up the perceived image of single-use plastic bottles and bags, however, discarded fishing nets contribute to a huge proportion of ocean plastic. An estimated 640,000 tons of fishing nets are discarded annually. In a bid to reduce that number, Samsung Electronics has
MVRDV, a Netherlands-based architecture and urban design practice has made an exquisite jade façade for one of the largest and most popular shopping malls in Shanghai – the new Bulgari Shanghai flagship store. The blooming green exterior has been made using recycled glass bottles, which
Marine debris is one of the main reasons leading to ocean pollution, not only does it pollute the surroundings but can also harm aquatic lives drastically. To deal with the problem of ocean litter, environmental organization Parley for the Oceans has turned marine plastic waste
With all the climate issues California is currently dealing with, the US state’s effort to tackle its food waste to reduce emissions is admirable. California has launched an initiative to turn its food waste into renewable energy in a bid to reduce emissions and the
One of What Design Can Do’s No Waste Challenge winners, Sustrato transforms pineapple industry waste into biomaterials and sustainable products. Sustrato is an experimental project that was founded by Mexican resident Andrea Michael De La Peña Aguirre as a final year project for her bachelor’s
E-waste is emerging at a rapid pace globally and it has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams on the earth. Not only electronic-waste is one of the most toxic waste out there but it is also one that’s very difficult to refurbish. India happens
A 21-year-old youngster took the massive initiative of collecting temple waste from a nearby lake and recycling it into exquisite artifacts with the help of prison inmates. Akash Singh is not only contributing to reducing the quantity of temple waste dumped in the lake but
The quantity of electronic waste (E-Waste) is increasing rapidly, generating approximately fifty-five million tons of junk – out of which around nine million tons contain non-reused glass. With the latest advancements in technology, Common Sands – Forite is using glass from electronic waste to make
A Gurgaon-based startup, Jaggery Bags, recycles seatbelts from scrapped cars and cargo belts to make bags. The company reutilizes old seatbelts, stained cargo belts and ex-army canvas to create sustainable and durable bags. Coming from an architectural and academic background, the cofounders of the company