Sustainability

Why tear down an entire building, if only its flimsy interior components need to be replaced? That's the thinking behind a new Velcro-like fastening system which allows interior walls to simply be yanked out and swapped for new ones when necessary.

With a chemical formula nearly identical to fictional kryptonite, unique mineral jadarite has the potential to power a million electric vehicles each year. But it remains underground, beneath a Serbian valley, more than 20 years after it was found.

Hospital meals have long been the butt of jokes, but new research shows they might actually pose a health risk, with low-quality diets failing to meet basic nutrition standards in hospitals and nursing homes.

Researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the UK have developed a way to use powdered discarded glass in building blocks for construction, which could make this versatile material a lot more sustainable.

EV this and EV that… Suzuki might have just given us the most plausible alternative to electric motorcycles… 100% sustainable fuel. Team Suzuki CN Challenge is set to compete in the 46th Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race using 100% sustainable fuel.

85 Design has completed a unique slim dwelling that's part home, part office, and an entirely a new vision for sustainable living. The project rethinks how small buildings can meet today’s climate challenges.

Philips just launched a program to offer up 3D printing files so anyone can produce their own spare parts for its trimmers for free. More brands should follow suit to make their products last longer – and avoid being trashed way before they're due.

In the quiet Spanish countryside, a subtle architectural form is beginning to take shape. When completed, the Bodegas Dominio d’Echauz winery will serve as an archive, a laboratory, and a sanctuary dedicated to protecting endangered grapes.

New research has compared whether food waste is reduced more by consumers who are driven by sustainability or those driven by nutrition and health. The study highlights the need to reconsider our approach to addressing the issue of food waste.

It isn't easy to recycle high-voltage batteries from electric cars, but Porsche wants to take a stab at it. The plan: extract raw materials from old EV batteries to make fresh ones for its own electric models.

When most people think of duckweed, they likely picture a green film growing across the surface of a stinky, stagnant slough. The protein-rich plant may soon be on your plate, however, as it's been approved for human consumption in Europe.

If you've ever had a packing peanut stick to your clothes as you unbox your Amazon delivery, then you know that Styrofoam is pretty good at generating static electricity. A new invention turns that quality into a workable energy-saving solution.