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Two young Portuguese entrepreneurs built an autonomous robot from recycled materials that can plant 200 trees per hour in areas devastated by wildfires. The innovation achieves an 85% tree survival rate and just became Portugal's first National Geographic-recognized startup in environmental tech.
A new offshore wind farm in the Netherlands is installing 66 artificial reef cubes made from recycled materials to protect and enhance ocean habitats. The project shows how clean energy and environmental protection can work hand in hand.
A mountain teacher in Vietnam taught herself programming and started a robotics club with recycled materials. Now her students from one of the country's poorest regions compete in world championships.
High-end automakers are weaving sustainability into their interiors with recycled textiles and premium wool. But American buyers won't see these green options anytime soon.
A British dairy delivery service is solving a growing problem by collecting broken electronics and toys during regular grocery runs. The Modern Milkman serves 100,000 homes and turns unwanted gadgets into recycled materials.
The 2026 Winter Olympics torch is the lightest in history, made from recycled materials, and can be recharged 10 times instead of used once. MIT Professor Carlo Ratti designed "Essential" to put the flame first, stripping away everything unnecessary.