The Technosphere: ArchDaily’s March Editorial Focus
Collapse of the Brumadinho iron ore tailings dam in Brazil, January 2019. Source imagery © Maxar Technologies –…
Iron catalyst turns plastic waste into vinegar using sunlight
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a solar-powered method to convert plastic waste into acetic acid,…
Scientists turn old phones, paper waste into next-gen battery material
A new sustainable method turns discarded mobile phone batteries and industrial lignin into a powerhouse material for sodium-ion…
The process powering future carbon materials
A comprehensive review of biomass torrefaction as a versatile platform for the synthesis of functional carbon materials image:…
The Afterlife of Expo Osaka’s Grand Ring: How the Timber Structure Is Being Reused Across Japan
June 12, 2024 Expo Osaka 2025 Grand Ring construction progress. Image © Expo Osaka 2025 Share Share Facebook…
BMW’s mechanical recycling keeps battery materials in active use
The BMW Group has launched a new battery recycling facility in Germany aimed at keeping battery raw materials…
This startup turns straw into sustainable pulp, and it’s ready to scale
Every year in Canada, 30 million tonnes of wheat straw left over from harvesting gets left on farmers’…
Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly indestructible — and then completely disappear
Researchers have advanced their knowledge in developing plant biomass-derived polymers that can be used as plastic alternatives, potentially…
From Material Intelligence to Circularity: Lessons from Architecture in 2025
Material Fabrication. Image © ICD-ITKE Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1037330/from-material-intelligence-to-circularity-lessons-from-architecture-in-2025 Which materials have taken…
Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly indestructible — and then completely disappear
Researchers have advanced their knowledge in developing plant biomass-derived polymers that can be used as plastic alternatives, potentially…
‘I thought it was too good to be true’
A new startup is revolutionizing how textile and plastic waste are recycled, cutting costs and improving efficiency. MacroCycle…
Spend less, eat healthier, declutter: Simple New Year’s resolutions that are also kind to the planet
By Kiki Sideris with AP Published on 01/01/2026 – 9:15 GMT+1 Here’s some good news as the holidays wrap up: Many…