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Debunking the heroic social entrepreneurship myth
Social entrepreneurship is about mundane work and not about heroism.
Scientists find link between tropical storms and decline of river deltas
A change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam.
Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority and Aalto University to intensify collaboration
Changes in society create challenges for water services and waste management.
Monika Österberg develops from wood a contender to oil
Associate Professor of Bioproduct Chemistry Monika Österberg wants to see her innovations change the world.
Baker's yeast to help in fight against blue-green algal toxins
A team of students from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki will take part in the iGEM competition a world-wide, synthetic biology event.
Environmental drainage channel decreases amount of substances transported to the water system
Land drainage, the morphological status of channels and the quality of water can be improved with compound channels.
New policy ideas by students for a sustainable and circular economy
Students in Aalto University's Design for Government course address complex public sector and government challenges.
Sustainable development important and challenging in wood construction today
International conference enables mutual, experience-based learning.
Magazine puts focus on materials research
Aalto University Magazine 16 examines a key research area that focuses on materials and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Awarded method makes textile fibre from waste cotton
A greener textile industry requires expertise in chemistry, design and economy, stresses Herbert Sixta who leads the development of Ioncell-F.
A maker of better materials
Professor Tanja Kallio develops ecological, safe and affordable materials for batteries and electrocatalysts.
A process revolutionising cotton recycling wins the H&M Global Change Award
The Ioncell-Fâ„¢ process adapted for the conversion of waste-cotton into new textile was awarded as one of five winners among 2,700 proposals.
Water is a treasure
Human activities have a strong impact on water cycle and water quality, which leads to challenges in both Finland and elsewhere in the world.
Three-dimensional visual art requires movement and immediacy
In her recent doctoral research, Riikka Mäkikoskela investigates the birth of three-dimensional works of art.
Luxury fibre from recycled cardboard
Prize-winning spinning method can reduce the environmental hazards of textile production.
Designer fascinated by birch fibre
Eveliina Netti used Ioncell developed at Aalto University to make a bow tie and handkerchief for men who appreciate ecology and a playful style.