Raw material resources hidden in plastic flooring
Task-specific plastics in buildings and machines live longer than consumer plastics in packaging - but also lag behind in recycling rates. The leading producer Tarkett is fighting to turn things around.
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Formable sandwich material saves weight
Hybrix is a unique lightweight material made from thin microfiber-laminated metal sheets. It can be used as facade material, in interiors, and in many other applications. Compared to traditional metal half the weight can be saved, and much of the environmental impact.
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Recycled materials in wood plastic composites
A-plast makes products from sawdust, rice hulls and vegetable oil. The material, called WPC, or wood plastic composites, contains 70 percent recycled wood. It combines the lightness and robustness of plastic with the touch and feel of wooden surfaces.
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Digital plumber saves energy
Dunderon's smart, digital solution regulates the energy balance of buildings by measuring and analyzing the indoor climate continously. The technology can reduce energy consumption by 35 percent, without exchanging the heating system.
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Climate-efficient concrete building
Cement production has a substantial carbon footprint. A new method developed by FormConsult makes it possible to reduce the amount of cement in concrete by 20 percent. The innovation also increases the lifespan of the buildings.
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Green chemistry for surface treatment and cleaning
Biokleen develops biodegradable, water-soluble and biocide-free products for surface cleaning and maintenance, such as wood protection based on silicon dioxide - an example of Green Chemistry.
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Unread newspapers insulate buildings
ISOCELL's custom-made insulating materials are made from recycled newspapers. The cellulose-based product has excellent properties and low climate impact.
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A new take on offshore energy
The interest in solutions to the world's energy and climate challenges are enormous. Within the EU, 300 million allowances for carbon dioxide emissions will be sold in the near future to create a financial foundation for a great and innovative investment in renewable energy.
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Swedish Sustainable Urban Development in China
“I feel we can take a little credit for the bluer sky of Beijing”, says Mark Ryberg, Manager of International Projects at Sweco, while looking out the windows of a hotel's restaurant. It is a clear June morning in Beijing.
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Water efficient washing of heavy vehicles
During the summer of 2017 articles from our growing archive will be republished. This one was first published in January 2013. “Access to clean water has become an increasingly important issue in many countries,” says Robert Sundell, President of Westmatic. “We have by far the most environmentally friendly systems available in the market for washing buses, trucks and trains....
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