materials

Paper and its ‘thousand’ lives

Paper is the only material that, after a thousand turns in the bin, still manages to reinvent itself as a novel or an elegant napkin.
Hemp, a solution for reclamation

Who would have thought that a plant as versatile as hemp could turn into a natural hoover for pesticides and organic pollutants?
Bugs Hotel, biodiversity refuges

Bugs Hotels are like little five-star hotels for our six-legged friends. They provide a safe haven for ladybirds, bees and butterflies, turning your garden into…
Modular living, innovation and tradition in a prefabricated puzzle

Modular living means having a home that grows with you, adapting to your needs and desires. Modular homes are like jigsaw puzzles: each piece fits…
Marine benthos, life on the bottom

Ah, the marine benthos! It’s not the name of a folk singer, but if it were, it would certainly be someone with a deep and…
War and environmental impact

The environmental impact of military operations is a serious topic, but imagine for a moment if the armed forces decided to ‘go green’. We could…
Natural cemeteries, a sustainable approach to burial

Natural cemeteries represent a green revolution in the post-mortem world, where eternal rest is combined with sustainability. Instead of leaving behind a tombstone, a legacy…
Bioindicators in environmental analysis

Bio-indicators are the investigators of the ecosystem, always looking for clues to pollution. Imagine a mushroom, intent on revealing the reactivity of the soil! Thanks…
Food, inalienable right

Imagine if food could talk; how many sad stories we would hear from abandoned broccoli in the fridge or forgotten apples in the fruit bowl!…
PFAS, contamination and removal

PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’ for their incredible longevity, are like those party guests who never leave, sticking to the couch in our environment.…