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Environmental packaging
This new packaging by IKEA is biodegradable. http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/ikea-fungus-mushrooms-for-packaging
7 September 2017 by IdeaSpies

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A tunnel built to protect leopards
A tunnel, specifically designed to preserve the near-extinct Amur leopard population, has been built in Russia https://www.rt.com/news/337282-tunnel-built-leopards-russia/
7 September 2017 by IdeaSpies

Industrial

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Care-droids to help solve childcare staffing problems
Facilities staffed with only four androids called Or-B and one human supervisor are expected to handle more than 60 children. This is 3 times higher than the average current child-to-staff ratio. Unlike human day care staff, the Or-B won't suffer from mental or physical fatigue and never tire of repeating the same stories. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/04/01/national/social-issues/robotics-makes-baby-steps-toward-solving-japans-child-care-shortage/#.Vv2xzRJ94_W
7 September 2017 by IdeaSpies

Energy

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Wave energy
With a unit called Triton Wave Energy Converter (WEC), Oscilla Power has re-envisioned how power can be generated from wave energy. http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/oscilla-power-triton-wave-energy-converter/#ixzz45wcjMBxb
7 September 2017 by IdeaSpies

Industrial

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Drone delivery to be trialled by Australia Post
Australia Post is planning to trial drive delivery later this year. Earlier this year Nevada, USA became the first of six commercial airports for drones in the US, acknowledging the worldwide appeal of this technology. http://www.startupdaily.net/2016/04/australia-post-trial-delivery-via-drone/
7 September 2017 by IdeaSpies

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A 3D printed ear
A 3D printed ear is being developed by the Queensland University of Technology for an Australian infant. http://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2016/04/16/aussie-infant-fitted-3d-printed-ear
7 September 2017 by IdeaSpies