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Eco Factor: New process to remove cancer-causing dyes from wastewater and reuse it to color plastics and rubber. Azo dyes, a commonly used dye to color fabrics can cause cancer if released into the environment with wastewater. While manufacturers..

Eco Factor: Manufacturer promises recyclability and recoverability on all its current car models. Bentley has joined the green campaign by announcing to deliver 85% recyclability and 95% recoverability of materials for all current Continental...

Eco Factor: Architecture firm reuses old textile warehouse for modern eco-friendly homes. Jonathan Segal Architecture has reinitiated life into an old textile warehouse by transforming the area into affordable dwellings. Dubbed “The Union,”...

EcoFactor: Crafting a cafe out of cardboards which bring out the message of reuse and recycling in a classy new way. The London Design Festival 08 is throwing up some really unique and classy designs. Architecture seems to have found a new path...

You would have never expected a junk food centre to be so environment sensitive, but McDonalds (Sweden) proves us all wrong with their impressive moves to keep our planet clean and safe. At this particular joint they break down the junk into, cans and..

There are many ways to reuse and recycle our clothes. You can cut the length of your full length denim to a capri or shorts for rains and rip of the sleeves of a full sleeved blouse to sport a cool sleeveless top in summers. Also donning on a jacket...

The recycling business is looking up! This new wave of recycled furniture, made up of second hand household goods has made quite a splash on today’s market. One of the most interesting perhaps is this recycled skateboard chair. Made from 8 second...

Some time back an ardent follower of Ecofriend was inquiring about effective ways to recycle used plastic bottles. So when I hit upon this article, I immediately decided to bring it to everyone’s notice about the artistic sculptures made out of...

This reusable shipping container (Treepac) is meant to be used like a cardboard box, but is designed to motivate people and companies to improve their personal environmental footprint.It ensures resistance to fungus, water, solvents, and...

Plastic is one thing that is probably the most difficult of all eco-evils to fight against simple because it is the most widespread and widely used material of all. It is so easy to actually work with and is dextrous that it can take more than one...