Plastic brick slashes carbon and plastic waste14 August 2019ProductsPlastiQube inventor shortlisted for UN environment awardPlastiQube inventor shortlisted for UN environment awardRegion: Rest of the worldMore: PlastiQubePlasticBengalIndiaAbhishek BanerjeeDesign construction & technologyCarbon emissionsUN Environment ProgrammeJadavpur University
Sustainability double puts plastic in concrete27 February 2019ProductsWaste plastic boosts concrete's green credentialsWaste plastic boosts concrete's green credentialsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Goa Engineering CollegeUniversity of BathSustainabilityCarbon emissionsPlasticConcreteSandMaterials
‘Virtually plastic-free’ flats take shape in Redditch10 December 2021ProductsHousing association cuts plastic in new homes by 80%Housing association cuts plastic in new homes by 80%Region: West MidlandsMore: Climate emergencySustainable architectureStephen CousinsHousingPlasticDesign construction & technology
Plastic ‘Stonehenge trilithon’ makes environmental point18 November 2022Products‘Planet or Plastic’ competition winner addresses our legacy to the planet‘Planet or Plastic’ competition winner addresses our legacy to the planetRegion: EuropeMore: CompetitionPlanet to PlasticConservation & heritageSustainabilityVATRAAStephen CousinsEnvironmental legacyEnvironmental impactDesign construction & technologyMilanNational Geographic
3D printing turns to recycled plastic to extend its sustainable credentials29 July 2022Products3D printed homes will be made of 60% recycled waste plastic products3D printed homes will be made of 60% recycled waste plastic productsRegion: United KingdomMore: 3D printingStephen CousinsSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyUSACaliforniaRecyclingClimate action
Weaverbird nest inspires waste plastic brick13 December 2019ProductsPlastic brick could replace foam insulation in cavity wallsPlastic brick could replace foam insulation in cavity wallsRegion: United KingdomMore: De Montfort UniversityResearchSustainabilityCavity wall insulation
GRP bridge offers plastic construction promise24 March 2017ProductsArchitectural designs could benefitArchitectural designs could benefitRegion: United KingdomMore: Designing & building itBridgeArupMabeyGlass reinforced plasticRestricted access
Climate emergency drives Office S&M’s procurement policies27 October 2021ProductsHugh McEwen, partner at Office S&M, details three of his procurement favouritesHugh McEwen, partner at Office S&M, details three of his procurement favouritesRegion: United KingdomMore: Office S&MProcurement & contractsKitchens & bathroomsSustainable architecturePlasticMaterialsClimate emergencyPollutionHugh McEwen
Plastic made from algae could join materials palette12 December 2017ProductsSustainable alternative may one day replace fossil fuel based productsSustainable alternative may one day replace fossil fuel based productsRegion: United KingdomMore: InnovationSustainabilityLuma FoundationResearch and development
Cycling on recycling7 November 2017ProductsPlastic pavements are stronger, lighter, greenerPlastic pavements are stronger, lighter, greenerRegion: EuropeMore: SustainablityThe NetherlandsTechnologyRecyclingThermoplasticMaterials