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Water-saving tap adapter wins Ecobuild Big Innovation Pitch

The Waterblade fits into a mixer tap to make hand-washing more water efficient

Waterblade, a water-saving adapter for mixer taps, has won Ecobuild’s Big Innovation Pitch competition.

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UK Green Building Council begins research to improve building performance

The new project will look at the performance of non-domestic buildings

The UK Green Building Council has begun a research project, looking at industry approaches, behaviours and tools, to improve building performance in the non-domestic sector.

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Proposed tax increase ‘another blow to the renewables sector’, says REA

VAT may increase on wind energy installations

The REA has commented on HMRC’s proposal to increase VAT from 5 per cent to 20 per cent for energy saving materials and solar, wind and hydro power installations.

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Adidas unveils 3D-printed ocean plastic shoe midsole at COP21

The midsole is part of a concept shoe using plastic waste from the oceans

Adidas and Parley for the Oceans have revealed a 3D-printed shoe midsole made from ocean plastic at COP21.

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University of Sheffield engineers develop method to make wind turbines cheaper

The bearing sensors can be installed in smaller turbines

University of Sheffield engineers have developed a new monitoring system for predicting the remaining service life of wind turbines, which would save money in servicing costs.

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Fashion facility opens as sharing economy business model

Fashion professionals using The Facility

A shared working facility for the fashion and textiles industry has opened in Edinburgh as a business model for the circular economy.

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Formula One aerodynamics boost energy efficiency of supermarket fridges

F1 technology will help keep cool air within the refrigeration units

Williams and Aerofoil Energy have collaborated to develop an aerodynamic device designed to improve the energy efficiency of supermarket refrigerators.

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Transformable accessories, deer skin shoes and cycle gear repair service win funding

Winners included Glasgow's Allenomis, whose collection includes durable, transformable garments with a zero waste pattern design

Five Scottish fashion and apparel designers have been awarded funding by Zero Waste Scotland to develop their ideas to increase the circular economy.

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O2 promotes recycling scheme with phone made from Twickenham grass

O2's grass phone draws attention to the potential of using used materials for new products [©Mikael Buck]

O2 has created a fully functioning smartphone made of grass from Twickenham Stadium and recycled phone parts.

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H&M introduces new Conscious Exclusive fashion collection

Olivia Wilde is the face of the new campaign, which features organic and recycled materials

H&M has launched its new Conscious Exclusive collection, using organic materials such as linen, hemp, cotton, leather and silk and recycled wool, beads and sequins.

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