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Researchers in Switzerland just solved one of recycling's toughest puzzles: turning used acrylic glass back into brand-new material without expensive equipment or massive energy costs. The breakthrough could keep millions of tons of plastic out of landfills.
A Chinese electric vehicle maker just opened its first European production facility, slashing shipping costs and creating local jobs. The move signals a major shift in how the world builds cleaner cars.
Pandora just opened the world's biggest fine jewelry factory in Vietnam, running entirely on renewable energy and employing 7,000 people. The $150 million facility proves massive manufacturing and environmental protection can work together.
A medical imaging company and clean energy partner just turned farm waste into fuel that will prevent 8,000 tons of carbon emissions every year for the next 15 years. The new Italian facility shows how industries can shrink their carbon footprint while supporting local agriculture.
A Singapore startup just raised $7.6 million to recycle electric vehicle batteries using only water and electricity, cutting carbon emissions by 83%. Their new facility could help solve the world's growing battery waste problem while securing lithium supplies outside China's grip.
Scotland's industrial biotechnology sector has exploded from 43 companies to over 175 since 2013, creating thousands of jobs while making everyday products more sustainable. A new national plan aims to push the sector past £2 billion and 5,500 jobs by 2030.
A California company has cracked the code on producing cement with 60% fewer emissions while extracting valuable materials like aluminum and steel from the same rocks. Brimstone's breakthrough could transform how America builds while reducing reliance on imports.
Singapore just launched a national center that could transform how we make everyday products, from cosmetics to materials, using biology instead of fossil fuels. The $50 million investment aims to make manufacturing cleaner and more sustainable.
Singapore just launched a cutting-edge research center that uses artificial intelligence to turn renewable plants into the chemicals we use every day. The National Centre for Engineering Biology could transform manufacturing from fossil fuels to sustainable sources.
A TED Fellow invented a way to 3D print objects inside gel, eliminating gravity's limits and drastically reducing waste. The breakthrough could transform how we make everything from medical devices to spacecraft parts.
France just became the first country to mint euro coins using low-carbon steel that cuts emissions by more than two-thirds. Your pocket change is about to get a whole lot greener.
Thailand's international woodworking exhibition just expanded by half, drawing 400 brands from 19 countries focused on sustainable manufacturing. The growth signals a major shift toward environmentally responsible production across Southeast Asia.