puffer jacket, eco fashion

Innovation of the Week

Recycled Warmth

Cozy, cute, and eco-friendly! Two popular American brands are using recycled plastics as “insulation” in this season’s chic puffer jackets.

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Innovation of the Week

The End Of Potholes?

More and more companies are looking to use recycled plastics to build, repair, and strengthen roads.

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Innovation of the Week

Stop Marine Litter

Two more large companies join efforts to make products out of ocean-bound plastics, share technology with others. Bravo!

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Innovation of the Week

Plastic Bottles = €

Pay for parking with plastic! (Not the credit card kind.) Drivers at this UK lot can exchange plastic bottles for credit toward parking.

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moyion sickness, glasses

Innovation of the Week

A Fix For Motion Sickness?

Ever get carsick? Maybe these funky looking glasses can help—they use blue liquid in round plastic frames to recreate the horizon and reset your senses. Travel on!

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A More Stylish Ride?

Check this out: a bike safety helmet made with tough polycarbonate and soft EVA plastic foam that collapses to stash in a bag.

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istanbul, plastic recycling

Innovation of the Week

Plastic Bottle = Subway Fare

Caring while commuting… Istanbul gives you credit for subway/city transit rides when you recycle your plastics. Check out their “vending machines.”

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bike lane, plastic road

Innovation of the Week

From Bottles To Bike Paths…

Smart. This bike path uses pre-fab, lightweight pavers made with recycled plastic packaging & furniture. Quick to install… could last 3X longer… recyclable… lower carbon footprint.

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Love Your Shoes...

“Perfect shoes for a rainy day,” says supermodels’ mom during fashion events in New York. Her plastic wrapped stilettos sure are innovative. But also a bit pricey… Check ‘em out.

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Innovation of the Week

Rally Around The Environment

Way to go Denver! On Sunday, football fans received rally towels made from recycled plastic bottles.

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