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An Indian restaurant built from 12 shipping containers gets a mud makeover that slashes cooling costs and looks stunning. The earthen coating solves shipping containers' biggest weakness: they turn into ovens.
Scientists have developed a breakthrough method that uses air samples and detection dogs to uncover hidden trafficked animals in shipping containers. The approach could transform how authorities fight the illegal wildlife trade affecting thousands of endangered species.
A massive electric container crane just started moving shipping containers in Chile without burning a single drop of diesel. This first-of-its-kind machine will eliminate 60,000 liters of fuel and 160,000 kilograms of CO₂ emissions every year.
Nigerian customs intercepted three shipping containers packed with expired medications before they could reach pharmacies and clinics. The dangerous drugs are now being safely destroyed to protect public health.
When storms dumped 40 shipping containers into the sea, oceanographers turned a messy spill into a scientific opportunity. The floating chips, onions, and foam are helping researchers better understand how our oceans move.
A Mumbai architect is transforming discarded shipping containers into beautiful, functional spaces like schools and cafes across India. His sustainable buildings can be packed up and moved whenever needed.