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PostJune 27, 2025

Nth Cycle is bringing critical metals refining to the U.S.

A rendering of Nth Cycle's modular refining system called "The Oyster."

PostJuly 3, 2024

How to increase the rate of plastics recycling

Researchers say this study is the first to look in detail at the interplay between public policies and the end-to-end realities of the packaging production and recycling market.

PostMay 3, 2024

HPI-MIT design research collaboration creates powerful teams

Interdisciplinary teams from MIT and HPI are encouraged to develop and submit proposals for ambitious projects offering impactful solutions to the world’s problems as part of the Designing for Sustainability research program.

PostApril 8, 2024

This 3D printer can figure out how to print with an unknown material

Researchers developed a 3D printer that can automatically identify the parameters of an unknown material on its own.

PostMarch 22, 2024

Think globally, rebuild locally

Studying Amsterdam, MIT researchers found the optimal system for reusing construction materials has many local storage “hubs” that keep materials within a few miles of where they will be needed. The findings could help policymakers and urban planners develop circular economies of reused materials.

PostNovember 21, 2023

Merging science and systems thinking to make materials more sustainable

Through teaching, research, and coalition building, professor of materials science and engineering Elsa Olivetti’s lifelong passion for sustainability bolters MIT’s efforts to combat climate change.

PostOctober 24, 2023

Bringing the environment to the forefront of engineering

MIT Professor Desirée Plata's efforts extend far beyond research and include mentoring students, entrepreneurship, coalition-building, and coordination across industry, academia, and government.

PodcastOctober 19, 2023

E3: Don't throw away your refrigerator

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PostAugust 18, 2023

This startup has engineered a clever way to reuse waste heat from cloud com...

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PostMay 2, 2023

How chemists could give new life to old wind turbine blades

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