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Ford and N+ Unleash Bronco and Mustang Inspired E-Bikes.

September 20, 2024

The 28 MPH Ford Mustang and Bronco E-Bikes Are Here—But What Sets Them Apart from the Competition?

Ford Motor Company has unveiled its latest venture into the electric vehicle space—but this time on two wheels instead of four. The automotive giant has partnered with cycling company N+ to release

Sustainability

Surfboards Made From Reclaimed Wood

Ventana Surfboards and Supplies based in Santa Cruz, California, create hollow & reclaimed wooden surfboards; bodysurfing hand panels, eco-friendly and sustainable surf supplies. Surfboards made out of reclaimed wood are very unconventional and enthralling. Ventana Surfboards & Supplies strive to

March 19, 2022

Hard & Durable Material Made From Mushrooms: MyLea

Design·Plant Based·Sustainability

Mycotech is a startup based in Indonesia. They create sustainable products, bio-fibers and majorly specialize in MyLea, a form of sustainable leather. BioBo –

A Portable Water & Wind Turbine – Water Lily

Design·Sustainability

Waterlily was conceived and produced in Canada by Seaformatics Systems Inc. Researchers have been studying subsea power collection devices for the past 10 years

Representative Image. Road Construction. Photo Source: Eurovia UK (YouTube)

Materials

Worcestershire Cuts 74% CO₂ with £8M RECOFOAM® Footways Made from 97% Recycled Material

Worcestershire’s streets are getting an eco-friendly makeover with RECOFOAM®, an innovative material that’s changing how we build our footways. As someone who’s watched sustainable construction evolve over the years, I can tell

Karmactive Staff

November 23, 2024

Agriculture·News·Science·Wildlife

Pesticides in Soil Threaten Over 70% of Wild Bees, as Toxic Residues Exceed Limits and Endanger Bumblebee Queens’ Winter Survival

Pesticide residue accumulation in agricultural soils threatens 70% of wild bee species through direct exposure during nesting and hibernation, according to a study published in Science by University of Ottawa scientists. The

Karmactive Staff

November 21, 2024

The plasma source is introduced close to the paper’s surface. The image shows the direct interaction of the plasma with the paper.

Materials

Plasma Polymers Turn Oregano Oil into Hydrophobic Barriers for Germany’s $503B Packaging Industry

Plasma-polymerized plant extracts are creating microporous hydrophobic barriers on cellulosic substrates at Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST, offering a biochemical solution to Germany’s packaging waste challenge. The BioPlas4Paper

Rahul Somvanshi

November 20, 2024

Maritime·Sustainability

Amogy’s NH3 Kraken Sets Sail: The World’s First Carbon-Free Tugboat Tackles 1 Billion Tons of Global Shipping Emissions

Carbon footprints bother environmentalists. The election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US also is a cause for worry for lovers of nature, as Trump is not enthusiastic about

Karmactive Staff

November 9, 2024

Space·Sustainability

Japan’s Wooden Satellite LignoSat Launches, Testing Timber’s Durability and Space Sustainability

These are the days of innovations and discoveries. The latest marvel is a satellite – that too a wooden one which is soaring in space as we are worried about who will

Govind Tekale

November 7, 2024

Architecture·Materials·Sustainability

Mitsubishi’s BENEBiOL™ Hits 80% Biomass: Maintaining Performance with Significant Lower Emissions

Hey fellow materials enthusiasts- want to talk about something cool happening in bio-based building materials? Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has taken their BENEBiOL™ material to a whole new level. You know how

Rahul Somvanshi

November 3, 2024

Design·Mobility·Sustainability

How Phoenix EV Boosts Recyclability 4x, Setting a 75% Reuse Standard for EU’s Circular Economy

Innovation is the essence of the 21st century. The world of cars and that too EVs is not an exception. The students of TU, Eindhoven, have made a new EV called Phoenix.

Rahul Somvanshi

November 2, 2024

Architecture from the Lavaforming. Photo Source: honnunarmidstod

Architecture·Design·Europe

Iceland’s Lava-Fueled Vision for 2150: Forging Sustainable Skyscrapers at Venice Biennale with Potential to Reshape Architecture and Slash Carbon by Megatons

Iceland’s architectural landscape could experience a metamorphosis by 2150, as demonstrated through the “Lavaforming” project selected for the country’s national pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia

Rahul Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

October 31, 2024

Asia·Design·Sustainability

Forest Crayons: How Playfool Uses Japan’s Recycled Trees to Craft Artful Colors

In a world where sustainability and creativity intertwine, Tokyo-based design studio Playfool has unveiled a unique project that breathes new life into recycled Japanese wood. Dubbed “Forest Crayons,” these innovative art tools

Rahul Somvanshi

October 26, 2024

Europe·News·Sustainability

EU’s €26 Billion Climate Change Adaptation Plan Faces Gaps—Over 70% of Local Authorities Unaware of Key Tools as EU Court Questions Irrigation and Coastal Strategies

In a report dedicated to climate change adaptation in the EU, the European Court of Auditors praises the “overall robust” EU policy framework and the “generally consistent” national plans. However, it deplores

Sunita Somvanshi

October 20, 2024

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