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Designers create a more sustainable Islamic prayer mat

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); There are very few products that cannot be made more sustainable. At Springwise, we have seen products as diverse as toothbrushes and mascara made more sustainable through the use of environmentally friendly design or materials. Now, Bahraini designers from Shepherd Design Studio have applied this thinking to creating a…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 2, 2019 Off

Education platform delivers personalised learning online

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); China is leading the way with innovations in education. In recent years, these have included teaching AI in schools in addition to using machine learning to match university roommates. According to Chinese media consultancy iiMedia Research Group, sales revenue in China’s online education segment reached 33.4 billion USD…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 2, 2019 Off

My 3 Words for 2019

Instead of a New Year’s resolution, I practice a ritual called “My 3 Words.” The idea is that you think up three words that will help guide your choices and actions over the coming year. This has become quite an event, with thousands and thousands of people working their way through the ritual and planning…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 1, 2019 Off

Curtain made of algae makes building more sustainable

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Springwise always enjoys shining a light on those innovations that seek to improve the sustainable future of our planet. Concrete tiles reuse rainwater and low-cost technology made this entire structure more environmentally-friendly. There is a whole world of possibilities for us to behave more responsibly. Now a unique…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 1, 2019 Off

3D printer allows kids to create their own toys

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Using entertainment to help young people get to grips with technology is a key way to integrate innovative technology into future generations. Springwise has already spotted two toy innovations that incorporate technology into games, such as this smart connected cube or a coding kit for children. An American…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 1, 2019 Off

Bike rack collects energy generated by cyclists

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Around 68 percent of people in Amsterdam commute to work or school by bicycle, accounting for around 1.25 million miles of cycling a day. All of these cyclists generate an estimated 19.5 million watt-hours of energy each day. This would be enough energy to power thousands of homes…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com December 31, 2018 Off