Tag: plastics
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From Petromodernity to Bioplastics: new mega exhibition examines the history and future of the controversial material
Plastics have shaped our daily lives like no other material: from packaging to footwear, from household goods to furniture, from automobiles to architecture. A symbol of carefree consumerism and revolutionary innovation, plastics have spurred the imagination of designers and architects for decades. Today, the dramatic consequences of the plastic boom have become obvious and plastics…
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Luxury beauty brand partners with the International Space Station (ISS)
What if the next great discovery to improve our planet came from research off the planet? The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS), manager of the ISS National Lab, is holding a sustainability challenge in partnership with leading global prestige beauty brand Estée Lauder. Plastic waste is highly prevalent on…
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Giorgio Armani, Bulgari, and Kartell interpret the New Fiat 500 in the name of sustainability
New Fiat 500 “la Prima”. All-new, all 500, all-electric, all-in. Starring Leonardo di Caprio. Fiat debuts the new Fiat 500, the first fully electric FCA car. The third generation of the Fiat 500 is completely new: more space, higher technology, a new style, but still a Cinquecento. Fiat also launched three one-offs to…
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2019 European Leadership Awards: The SeaCleaners’ innovation in the service of oceans protection
The SeaCleaners, a new project designed to combat plastic pollution in the world’s oceans, is the winner of the 2019 European Leadership Awards. Euronews, the leading international news channel in Europe, and the European Business Summit have joined forces to create the European Leadership Awards, a prestigious and renowned ceremony rewarding outstanding…
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If successful, this self-driving boat will be one of the first self-navigating, full-sized vessels to cross the Atlantic Ocean
Driverless cars technology is inspiring a new era of marine exploration. A global consortium of partners, led by marine research organization ProMare are building an unmanned, fully-autonomous ship that will cross the Atlantic on the fourth centenary of the original Mayflower voyage in September 2020. The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) will use IBM’s AI, most…
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Wimbledon ditches plastic racket covers in sustainability drive
All England Lawn Tennis Club move means there will be 4,500 fewer plastic bags this year