Clothing startup makes biodegradable t-shirts from plants
Spotted: London-based clothing startup Vollebak is making a t-shirt entirely from plant and algae materials. The whole t-shirt, including the ink on the logo, is biodegradable. The t-shirt is made from eucalyptus and beech trees, taken from sustainably managed forests. The wood is then chipped and pulped into a fibre. The ink used in the…
New process keeps milk fresh for up to 40 days
Spotted: Puerto Rican dairy “Tres Monjitas” is using an idea from the Soviet Union and technology from the US to produce the world’s first fresh long-lasting milk. Ordinary fresh milk lasts around two weeks. However, the new process, called Millisecond Technology, extends shelf-life to around 40 days. This innovation could also open up the possibility…
French firm turns concrete into a data-sharing smart device
Spotted: French 360Smart Connect uses a patented electronic chip that turns concrete into a smart device. The chip allows builders, contractors and clients to access construction-related-data from the concrete using a smartphone. The company says their device fills a gap in how data is used in construction. While there is plenty of information available in any…
A reusable water bottle that kills bacteria
Spotted: A study found that as much as 83 per cent of reusable bottles are contaminated with bacteria, including E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. A start-up has now solved this problem with a reusable stainless-steel water bottle, the Larq, which purifies drinking water and kills bacteria. The Larq uses 280nm UV-C light to destroy the…
Monetise your project with personal tokens
Spotted: Are you a content creator wondering how to monetise your work? Crypto-trading start-up MintMe has just made it easier. The company allows almost anyone to monetise their business by creating a free unique token for themselves. Users can then use their token as a digital asset and exchange it for other cryptocurrencies within the…
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