Thursday, April 25, 2024

Invention

Re:newcell found a way to turn used clothes into new recyclable garments

Turning used cotton and viscose into new biodegradable pulp, which in turn can be made into new garments.

Discarded banana waste turned into biodegradable, recyclable packaging

Converting agricultural waste into something that could value add to the industry it came from.

Eliminating odors in recycled plastic materials with water vapor

This innovation reduces plastic waste in landfills and increase the quality of recycled domestic containers.

100% biodegradable pasta straws to help the planet

Made from wheat and water, Stroodles are the latest pasta-based and sustainable straw solution.

Unocup – The eco-friendly and foldable coffee cup without plastic lid

Unocup is the new, sleek paper coffee cup that makes plastic lids a thing of the past.

U.S. Army develops CAPS to prevent hearing loss in military working dogs

Thanks to an Army small business innovation program, canines may have new gear to protect their ears.

IIT Madras launches India’s first standing wheelchair, Arise

Arise is a manual wheelchair with an inbuilt feature that allows the user to independently rise to a standing position.

New “smart needle” diagnose cancer within a few seconds

The new technique can detect and diagnose one of the most common types of cancer within seconds - using light.

New Citicape House will annually capture eight tonnes of pollution

It will also produce six tonnes of oxygen, and lower the local temperature by three to five degrees Celsius.

Pavement made of recycled tires self-repairs every time it rains

Rubber pavement made of recycled tires combined with additives that allow it to self-regenerate upon contact with water.

An electric car battery that takes you 1,500 miles without recharging

An inexpensive lightweight aluminum-air battery, nine times more capacious than lithium-ion, and easier to recycle.

Kanye’s new Yeezy sneaker will be made from algae

The next sneaker in Kanye West's Yeezy line could be made from algae foam.

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