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The “alchemy” of sustainability [UTokyo-IIS Bulletin Vol.8]
Associate Professor Sakai turns vegetables and fruit waste into strong building materials that can be eaten in emergencies
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The “alchemy” of sustainability
The “alchemy” of sustainability
As environmental concerns mount around the world, sustainable development has changed from just wishful thinking to an absolute necessity. Associate Professor Yuya Sakai of the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS), is on a mission to develop technologies that make eco-friendly construction a practical and economically viable option. In particular, Sakai has been harnessing a modern-day "alchemy" that turns food waste and inedible food parts into construction materials that are stronger than concrete.
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