To reduce the use of single-use plastic bags, The Shellworks collective recycles lobster shells to make bioplastic.
In January 2019, The Guardian newspaper decided to replace its plastic packaging with a compostable version made from potatoes.
The designer Lucile Viaud decided to promote marine organic waste. With crushed oyster shells, she created a new material: Glaz marine glass.
A young Taiwanese entrepreneur has invented sugarcane fiber straws to replace single-use plastic straws.
Deconstructing five nuclear submarines and recovering the waste - the herculean task entrusted to Veolia in 2018.
MEPs are currently discussing on the future of the #CircularEconomy, to ensure consumers have better access to more durable products. Below are our recommendations for needed measures to make sustainable consumption available for all consumers in 🇪🇺.
Thanks to its huge 22,000 m² green roof, @thammasat_uni wanted to demonstrate that it is possible to combine urban development and high environmental quality. 👨🌾👩🌾
➕ #climateresilience
➕ #foodsecurity
➕ #climateresilience
➕ #foodsecurity
Launched by @AlkernFR, Naturbloc Bois wood blocks have all the same qualities as concrete blocks in terms of physical appearance and uses… except they're made from recycled wood! 🏗🌲
#WoodConstruction #Innovation
#WoodConstruction #Innovation
In smart cities, data makes it possible to create #CircularEconomy loops.
Driven by #machinelearning, the Max-AI smart sorting robot tested by Veolia, automatically sorts packaging according to its material and color. 🤖
#SmartCity #AI #MachineLearning
Driven by #machinelearning, the Max-AI smart sorting robot tested by Veolia, automatically sorts packaging according to its material and color. 🤖
#SmartCity #AI #MachineLearning
The sneakers made by @ThousandFell use recycled plastic bottles with a corn coating that gives the appearance of leather. 👟🌽
Moreover, the brand pays its customers to return their old shoes for recycling. 💸
#circulareconomy #sustainablefashion
Moreover, the brand pays its customers to return their old shoes for recycling. 💸
#circulareconomy #sustainablefashion
𝓘𝓛𝓨𝓐? ♻
It's a cyclical shower system.
𝓑𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓯𝓲𝓽𝓼? 🚿
According to its inventors, it reduces water consumption by 90%!
#CircularEconomy | @INSAToulouse
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It's a cyclical shower system.
𝓑𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓯𝓲𝓽𝓼? 🚿
According to its inventors, it reduces water consumption by 90%!
#CircularEconomy | @INSAToulouse
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The #circulareconomy ♻️ : a solution to unemployment!
The circular economy drives sustainable jobs that can't be relocated, as well as ensuring more responsible consumption of natural resources.
#EcologicalTransformation
The circular economy drives sustainable jobs that can't be relocated, as well as ensuring more responsible consumption of natural resources.
#EcologicalTransformation
Sustainable development on every floor!
There is a unique building in the Netherlands: it can be completely dismantled – a feature known as reversible design. 🏗️👷
#EcoDesign #GreenBuilding
There is a unique building in the Netherlands: it can be completely dismantled – a feature known as reversible design. 🏗️👷
#EcoDesign #GreenBuilding