Month: December 2018

App delivers morning newsletters to smart devices

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); News can be a dividing force. Social media newsfeeds have been described as echo chambers, with users sharing headlines that cause an emotional response in their followers. We’ve seen attempts to offer more balanced content, like this app that suggests a range of news outlets for users. There’s…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com December 4, 2018 Off

Robotic furniture for tiny living

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); A MIT research project that uses robotics to make small spaces more liveable has inspired a shape-shifting, expandable walk-in closet. Dubbed the Ori Closet, the innovation emerged from the CityHome research project. CityHome is a 200-square foot apartment that expands with the wave of the hand to provide…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com December 4, 2018 Off

Cruise ships use fish waste as fuel

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Springwise have followed the growing trend of making the travel industry more sustainable. From promoting sustainable housing for tourists to using plastic bottles as transport payment, innovations from across the globe are working on creating more environmentally-friendly options for travellers. A cruise ship company is now also attempting…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com December 4, 2018 Off

US retailer converts store to co-working space

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com December 4, 2018 Off

Student innovation brings sustainable production to mascara

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Innovation in the beauty industry might often be focused on consumer experience, such as this smart mirror. Yet the behind the scenes impact can also be crucial. Research development leading to new products such as this hair dye can help reduce the environmental impact of the cosmetics industry. Similarly, the…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com December 3, 2018 Off

Vegan leather is made from palm leaves

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); There have been various attempts to use sustainable methods to create new fibres and textiles, from food waste or even coconut. The American textile industry is the fifth largest carbon emissions contributor in the US, and so clearly an element of sustainable textile production is in demand. The…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com December 3, 2018 Off