In conversation with green materials innovator Dr Veena Sahajwalla on keeping clothes out of landfills. Born in Mumbai, Sahajwalla graduated from IIT Kanpur and then studied and worked in Canada, the US and now Australia, where she founded the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology... Read more
Could waste clothes be turned into something useful? Used and unwanted clothes could be converted into building materials instead of winding up in landfill. This is using a technique whereby last season's must-haves are shredded and turned into solid panels for floors or walls. Today’s abundance ... Read more
Cambium’s thermally modified wood transforms wood waste into a valuable resource
— reducing carbon emissions in the built environment, promoting local j...
A new enzyme can turn lignin waste into valuable chemicals using green, hydrogen peroxide-based processing, offering a cleaner, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based methods. Approximately 98% of lignin, a by-product of forestry derived from plants, is currently discarded. However, a newly d
If your child has outgrown their school uniforms, pass them on to The Circular Classroom, the brainchild of two mothers whose mission is to create net-zero classrooms in Singapore. They tell CNA Women how much potential pre-loved school uniforms have to be upcycled into tote bags, laptop sleeves, Ch... Read more
School uniforms can be a big expense for many parents and the high plastic content is bad for the environment when they get thrown out. But a project in Leeds is trying to fix this problem.
Check out this bridal jewelry made from gold sourced from e-waste.
This is an excellent idea for creating ethical jewelry pieces.
This is so cool!
Several jewellery brands are already doing this!
You could always use a silicone mould if you don’t have a press.
Take a look at this shampoo/soap bar press!
https://bathbombxpress.com/shop/soaping-items/soap-stamps-and-press/shampoo-bar-shaved-soap-press/
You can use the press to create soap and shampoo bars from scratch.
This company creates building materials from recycled textiles and plastics.
It’s been done.
or biofuel
Transforming tree waste into valuable products
(6 upvotes)Fuel producing plants
(6 upvotes)Wood waste can also be used as a building material.
Some researchers have found a method to convert wood waste into fatty acids, which can be used as dietary supplements or animal feed.
In Myanmar, plant waste is turned into clothing, shoes, and fashion accessories.
These scientists are turning wood waste into chemicals.
You can easily turn old school uniforms into new items at home!
I love how these women are turning old-school uniforms into useful fabric items.
Check out this company in China that has created a circular upcycling loop for school uniforms.
https://newfocustex.com/student-uniforms-circular-loop-fabric-upcycling/
What an amazing idea! Millions of perfectly wearable school uniforms are thrown away annually, which could be used for other purposes.