Innovation

Bioconstruction: the Argentine company that replaced cement with wheat straw

**Bioconstruction and the most environmentally friendly alternatives** are gaining more and more ground in the industry. The case of **Carolina Pérez Taboada**, a civil engineer, is an example of a complete change in perspective in this line. Although she dedicated...

Biodegradable polymers in packaging: Can they solve the plastic waste crisis?

Plastic waste has become a serious global issue. Every year, millions of tons of plastic packaging end up in landfills and oceans, harming wildlife and contaminating the environment. Biodegradable polymers are gaining ground as a possible solution. Made from natural...

The use of drones could revolutionize forest expansion.

A pioneering initiative led by the **Woodland Trust** has launched one of the largest **seed planting projects using drones** in southwest England. Using advanced technology, **75,000 seeds** of native trees have been scattered in **Bodmin, Cornwall**, with the aim of...

Argentinian ingenuity: An eco-friendly stove that runs on alcohol

In a context where the low temperatures of winter and the increase in energy rates are increasingly felt, a innovative and 100% Argentine proposal is presented as a possible solution. It is an ecological, portable, and affordable stove that...

Light of the future: a new, more sustainable and efficient LED technology is created

Artificial lighting is an essential part of modern life, providing security, comfort, and enabling various activities when night falls. However, as the world moves towards more sustainable models, energy efficiency and the environmental impact of lighting have become key...

Chile on the road to electromobility with the first electric firetruck

Chile took a crucial step in the emergency transportation by presenting the first electric fire truck in Latin America. While electromobility is advancing worldwide, this type of technology has not yet been tested in Argentina. Sustainability and emission reduction, which...

Innovation: transforming olive byproduct into energy

An innovation in the **energy and environmental care** sector is making its way in Tunisia. They are transforming the byproduct of olives into energy. A startup uses olive pomace as raw material, turning it into "firewood" or briquettes to generate...

Innovation in recycled concrete: a step towards sustainable construction

The cement industry, fundamental for the construction and responsible for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions, faces a critical challenge in its transition towards more sustainable practices. Engineers from the University of São Paulo and Princeton have developed an innovative...

Colombia introduced a new eco-friendly boat powered by solar energy.

During the event Colombiamar 2025, the Colombian state company COTECMAR presented its new Eco-friendly Boat, an innovative vessel with zero carbon emissions, designed for both military and civilian applications. This project aims to meet the needs of the riverside communities...

The Argentine prefabricated house that can be moved in one day.

An Argentinian prefabricated house began to make its way in the market. It is the model sold by a company from Córdoba, constructed in concrete. It can be installed in one day and can be easily relocated, being one of...

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The urban grasslands of the AMBA: a crucial ecosystem hidden at risk due to lack of management

Although it is often thought that nature is far from urban environments, in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires...