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A trampoline that?s fun and safe
The Springfree trampoline is popular with safety conscious parents. Its design has eliminated impact areas that can cause injuries. It?s made using cantilevers or stretching rods rather than springs. https://www.springfreetrampoline.com.au/
16 December 2017 by IdeaSpies

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Biodegradable plastic
Scientists from the Centre of Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath have successfully created a plastic that doesn't use harmful chemicals, and is biodegradable. It's made from nothing more than sugar and carbon dioxide. http://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/10/scientists-have-made-biodegradable-plastic-from-sugar-and-carbon-dioxide
11 December 2017 by lynnwood

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Biodegradable plastic voted 2017 best idea at Ashurst End of Year Boardroom Lunch
Five ideas from IdeaSpies were presented by M&A lawyers in Mark Stanbridge?s team at the Ashurst December 2017 End of Year Boardroom Lunch. They were all winners at previous lunches during the year. The winning idea receiving the most votes from directors was C10H14N205+Co2 presented by Lee-Anne Yeo- biodegradeable plastic made from sugar and carbon dioxide. www.ideaspies.com/post/biodegradeable-plastic-voted-top-idea-at-ashurst-boardroom-lunch/
11 December 2017 by lynnwood

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An innovative Christmas Tree
Brisbane City Council's Open Innovation Process uses the collective wisdom of individuals, businesses (small and large), entrepreneurs, students, academics and council representatives to solve problems. This year participants were asked how they would power the iconic King George Square Christmas tree in Brisbane using sustainable, innovative technology for both the star and the decorations. Previously only the star was powered with solar. The solution by Lit-Pix uses 8000 programmed LED lights powered using solar panels on the new Santa Hut, allowing programmed lighting displays for all to enjoy. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/about-council/governance-strategy/business-bri
7 December 2017 by emma

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Floating buildings made of plastic bottles that withstand storms
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world when it comes to flooding, storms, and impact from sea level rise. An Amsterdam-based architecture firm called Waterstudio has come up with one possible solution: floating structures that can withstand storms made from thousands of discarded plastic bottles. http://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/11/these-floating-buildings-are-made-from-thousands-of-plastic-bottles
3 December 2017 by oliver

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A panel that makes drinking water from sunlight and air
SOURCE taps into the unlimited supply of water vapour in the air, using sunlight to power a renewable supply of drinking water.?https://www.zeromasswater.com/
2 December 2017 by IdeaSpies