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Pulpatronics tackles single-use electronics with paper RFID tags

Deezen

A group of design graduates from London's Royal College of Art have come up with a way to make RFID tags entirely from paper , with no metal or silicon components in a bid to cut down on waste from single-use electronics. By contrast, Pulpatronics' alternative RFID design requires no other material than paper.

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New York City begins test pilot for parkbound modular public restrooms

Archinect

Nearly four years after floating the possibility, the city Department of Parks and Recreation is preparing for a trial run of prefabricated, kiosk-like bathrooms that cost a fraction of the multimillion-dollar price tag for building traditional restrooms.

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Park Hill Phase 2 named best project as Dezeen Awards sustainability winners revealed

Deezen

"Beyond the long-lasting societal benefits of providing education for young women in a challenging context, this Indian school demonstrates how we can harness existing, nature-based solutions to create more sustainable buildings," said the judges. This category is sponsored by Moda Living.

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Better Buildings for Everyone

Westeck News

Federal, provincial, and utility funding has fallen short, leaving many vulnerable households without access to essential energy solutions and home upgrades. In light of rising energy costs and a housing affordability crisis, retrofit programs have emerged as a critical emissions reduction and climate adaptation solution.

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Increasing the efficiency of your practice with Dental Office Designing

DesignRulz

This is where the office designers step in. They understand the unique challenges dental practices face and offer specialized solutions engineered to simplify daily operations. Solutions for Streamlined Operations Streamlined practice operations aren’t achieved with a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Dezeen Awards is a "stamp of approval" says past sustainability winner

Deezen

Dezeen Awards is a unique stamp of approval of design excellence that is closely followed by creative professionals in the UK as well as worldwide," PulpaTronics explained. "By Petit Pli , which won wearable design of the year in 2018 , develops clothing that grows and adapts to the body, allowing for a longer product life.

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Suzie McMurtry designs mycelium "spore cannon" to regenerate soil after wildfires

Deezen

American designer Suzie McMurtry has developed a mushroom-spore dispenser that is automatically triggered during a wildfire so the fungi can detoxify the soil after a blaze. It was designed to regenerate soil after a wildfire. The system was designed to be set up on the perimeter of a property.

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