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World’s first fully compostable marker pen

A new marker pen could reduce the use of plastic in the global pen industry…

Cardboard turned into biodiesel

A Korean researcher has developed a way to turn cardboard delivery boxes into fuel…

Wooden cargo ship melds modern and twentieth-century tech

A startup is building a wooden cargo ship that uses both solar-generated electric power and traditional sails…

Automated plant care system utilises self-watering tech

The Pico planter helps beginners by managing watering and lighting needs…

Danish hotel to add a carbon-negative extension

Hotel GSH's new addition will use passive design to provide ventilation in what is being called Denmark's first carbon-negative building…

A tricycle-based, last-mile mobility concept

This highly-versatile mobility scooter can use pedal-driven propulsion or a fully motorised drive and features a unique vehicle-to-pedestrian communication system…

System tracks in-store customer density to prevent COVID spread

A new platform helps retailers monitor their customer numbers in real-time, in order to protect their shops against the coronavirus…

AR tool used to aid spinal surgeons

An AR system has been approved for use in spinal surgery, allowing surgeons to visualise the spinal anatomy of the patient in 3D…

Tiny home uses passive design to retain heat

A tiny home in New Zealand has been designed to stay warm in winter using passive sources of heat…

Platform creates seamless multichannel experiences in physical spaces

A digital platform allows retailers to create their own multichannel digital displays to engage with customers in new ways…

Startup automates individual arbitration process

FairShake has found a way to help consumers burdened by new laws that limit options for legal redress…

Ad blocker replaces junk food with healthier, more sustainable options

The blocker replaces junk food ads with humorous gifs of vegetables, aiming to encourage people to think about their food choices…