#balena

[heichoushoes]

my loveessssss

#bg3 #baldursgate #baldursgate3 #baldurs gate 3 #astarion #bg3 astarion #bg3 art #astarionxtav #balena #blender art #blender3d

[persa-tra-i-miei-pensieri]

L'arte del riciclo creativo di Ravel

#pensieri per la testa #persa tra i miei pensieri #fotografia #foto #scatto fotografico #mostra #arte #riciclare #riutilizzo #riciclo creativo #creatività #balena #pinocchio #stranamore #moby dick #legno #materiale di riuso #riciclo #ravel #artedelriciclo

[eretzyisrael]

It’s summer, and the ritual of buying a new pair of flimsy plastic flip-flops for the beach begins again. They wear out, so you trash them, and the cycle repeats year after year.

This ‘wear them and trash them’ cycle is one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste contamination in the world.

But there’s now a fashionable ‘slide’ that breaks that cycle. You wear it and plant it. Israeli startup Balena has developed what it describes as the world’s first fully compostable plastic fashion product.

Balena slides are billed as the first fully compostable plastic fashion item. Courtesy

When the slides reach the end of their life, they’re planted in a composter, and within six months, they decompose completely, leaving only a green legacy behind.

Conventional plastics can take hundreds of years to break down, and even then, their chemical makeup is toxic to the earth.

But Balena has developed BioCir, a pioneering plastic that maintains its shape and use like conventional plastic. 

It’s only when it’s exposed to the specific bacteria and conditions of a compost facility, that the breakdown is triggered – so ethical consumers don’t need to worry about the slides disappearing on their feet.

Balena released their first 1,000 pairs of men’s and women’s BioCir slides – with a cinnamon scent – in Tel Aviv, its hometown, together with designated take-back spots for when they wear out.

Owners return the slides to be shredded, then planted back into the ground for full biodegradation at a local industrial compost facility, instead of tossing them into the garbage to be landfilled.

Balena, a materials science company, has developed a plastic that biodegrades. Courtesy

“When we look at the future of sustainability, it is clear that recycling alone is not solving the problem, the direction needs to turn towards a circular economy model,” David Roubach, CEO of Balena tells NoCamels.

“The world’s addiction to fast fashion has generated an estimate of 92 million tons of textile waste each year and just 12 per cent of the material used for clothing is recycled.”

When the slides wear out, drop them off to be shredded and planted. Courtesy

So Balena started in reverse, aiming to solve the problem of a product’s end of life, and working back from there.

“We’ve turned to the Earth’s natural cycles for answers,” says Roubach. “We need to transition from traditional mechanical recycling, where we melt the product and try to make another product, to a method called biological recycling. 

“This renewable concept draws on the example of plants and trees. Nature eventually decomposes and returns to its starting state to begin the cycle again. This phenomenon is the vision for Balena.”

Worn out slides are taken to their final resting place. Courtesy

They’ve achieved this ‘Benjamin Button’ effect by using a combination of naturally occurring ingredients bonded by a plastic that they say is fully compostable.

Companies that claim to be sustainably-focused tend to be small-scale boutiques. But Balena has bigger ambitions and sees the slides as a proof of concept. From there it can expand to other products.

The fully bio-circular plastic can be made conventionally (a process known as injection molding) or by using 3-D printing. The non-toxic material can also be copied and pasted on a global scale, for other companies looking to reduce their ecological footprint.

Slides are shredded and allowed to biodegrade. Courtesy

Society is shifting from an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality, and opening its eyes to the effects of fast fashion. Consumers now want to know where their products come from – and where they’ll end up.

Companies that claim to be sustainably-focused tend to be small-scale boutiques. But Balena has bigger ambitions and sees the slides as a proof of concept. From there it can expand to other products.

“Our aim goes beyond being just another niche or one-time project,” says Roubach, who majored in fashion and sustainability in Milan, Italy.

Balena’s BioCir is a a circular alternative to landfill. Deposit Photos

“With an affordable and scalable proof of concept, we are hoping the compostable materials that enabled the BioCir slide will eventually replace the polluting plastic in the fashion industry.

“In the beginning it was a challenge figuring out our idea, being a minority player in the high-tech world of Israeli startups,” says Roubach.

The breakdown process only begins when the plastic is exposed to specific bacteria so don’t worry, they won’t biodegrade while you wear them. Courtesy

Despite the challenges, Balena was able to tap into the ‘green’ potential of the Startup Nation and develop sustainable solutions, leaving a lasting impact on the fashion industry and helping pave the way for a greener future.

“Now, climate tech and sustainable startups are gaining momentum, which means something is changing. Israel is aligning its focus in the right direction, and I am proud to be a part of that.”

#Israel #Environment #Balena #BioCir #biodegradable #Youtube

[leparoledelmondo]

Plancton e fitoplancton

Gli oceani producono circa il 50% dell’ossigeno che respiriamo. Lo fanno grazie alla fotosintesi clorofilliana dei fitoplancton, cioè a tutti quei piccoli organismi (alghe, batteri) che fanno parte del plancton. Anche le balene ci aiutano a contrastare i cambiamenti climatici: gli escrementi di questi giganti facilitano la proliferazione dei fitoplancton. Queste cacche gigantesche assorbono l’anidride carbonica dell’atmosfera e la trasformano in carbonio organico.

#sostenibilità #ambiente #cambiamenti climatici #climate change #ossigeno #co2 #fotosintesi #balena #plancton #fitoplancton #batteri #oceano

[piccolorifugio]

Mechanical moving whale in wood by Sylvain Gautier

https://sylgautier.art/

https://www.instagram.com/syl.gautier/

#art #scultura #balena #whale

[morriscribbles]

inching closer to what i want these stupid dragons to look like

#original character #sketch #oc #original species #ensla #noma #balena #rokona #i just realized that all of these rokona have names ending in a 😐 #at least ralen breaks the mold there

[umi-no-onnanoko]

-umi-no-onnanoko (@umi-no-onnanoko / 19.03.23)

#life #vita #umi-no-onnanoko #photo #photography #foto #fotografia #photografia #draw #drawing #disegnare #disegno #wale #balena #19.03.23

[dimensionesogno]

LE BALENE

TRAMA DEL SOGNO “Ho sognato di essere in riva al mare insieme a dei conoscenti che, ad un certo punto, decidono di tuffarsi in acqua senza alcun timore, per raggiungere la sponda opposta di quello che mi sembra la foce di un fiume. Il mare è molto mosso e il vento è forte. Io non mi fido a tuffarmi anche perché ci sono molte balene che saltano nell’acqua impetuosa e che mi fanno paura temendo di…

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#acqua #affanno #balena #bambolina #CIELO #curva #destino #edipico #figlia #interpretazione #madre #mamma #mare #Moby #ragione #regressione #saggezza #sale #sogno #sponda

[pratdesigns]

Orca Day

Although being the apex predator in the oceans, the thing about Orcas I like is their black and white appearance. I once watched a video of a diver who was offered by an Orca, a dead Manta Ray, because it felt that the diver was part of their gang. It was quite a kind gesture from a killer whale to a human. Makes you think, not all is bad in the worst person, and not all is good in a nice person.

Made in @adobe Illustrator

If you want to support my art, you can do so by liking my posts, commentating appreciation, clicking the link in bio, buying me a coffee, or even purchasing my art.

#worldorcaday #orca #killerwhale #arte #artist #artwork #graphicdesign #balena #creative #design #digitalart #doodle #draw #drawing #digital #illustration #illustrator #whale #artoftheday #pratdesigns #Instagram

[hun-ting-ton]

Whale

#baleine #whale #balena #art #arte #mosaic

[luigiviazzo]

Cetus la costellazione della Balena celeste ecce le coordinate per trovare nel firmamento le stelle di questo asterismo dell'autunno e dell'inverno: si devono collegare β (beta) a γ (gamma) del Grande Quadrato di Pegaso e poi, spostandosi di 33° verso sud-est, si giunge al centro di questa esteso gruppo.

#Cetus #Ceto #Balena #balene #stelle #doppie #rana #Pesci #PesceAustrale #Mira #Ceti #binocolo #autunno #inverno

[lucadea]

Le code di balena a Camogli

Le code di balena a Camogli. Qualche anno fa sono stato a Camogli e sono riuscito a fotografare finalmente (dico finalmente perché fino ad ora avevo visto questo scatto solo sui social di altri) queste due installazioni artistiche. Sono fatte di rete di ferro ed erano state create dalla scenografa Elisa Gandelli (con l'aiuto di Enrica Rosso, Camilla Ruffini e Jorge Mosquera) per l'edizione del 2018 di "San Valentino.. Innamorati a Camogli" una iniziativa che si tiene nella cittadina dal 1988. Rappresentano due code di balena che escono fuori dall'acqua. Se volete saperne di più sull'evento annuale andate sul sito sanvalentinoinnamoratiacamogli.it. Avevi visto questa installazione? Whale tails in Camogli - Queues de baleine à Camogli - Colas de ballena en Camogli - Caudas de baleia em Camogli - Walschwänze in Camogli - 卡莫利的鲸尾 - カモグリのクジラの尾 Read the full article

#balena #balene #camogli #code #codedibalena #ferro #liguria #SanValentino

[designmiss]

Moby Stapler https://www.design-miss.com/moby-stapler/ Hagai Zakai ha realizzato per Monkey Business la Moby Stapler, la simpatica spillatrice a forma di balena. Disponibile nera o bianca. Via think.bigchief.it

#animali #balena #Hagai Zakai #mgraffettatrice #monkey business #spillatrice #ufficio

[pauldutu]

Balena, premiat la Oscar, în premieră națională la Teatrul Metropolis!

„Ai observat vreodată că oamenii nu pot să rămână indiferenți? Ce specie extraordinară.”   Teatrul Metropolis vă invită vineri, 15 septembrie, respectiv sâmbătă, 16 septembrie, la premiera spectacolului Balena de Samuel D. Hunter, în regia lui Andrei Huțuleac, care se va juca la Sala Mare, începând cu ora 19:00. Spectacolul reprezintă prima producție a stagiunii teatrale 2023-2024 și este montat…

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#Balena

[dianapopescu]

Balena: Simbol și semnificație

Tradițional, monstrul marin Cetus, pe care Perseu l-a ucis pentru a elibera prințesa Andromeda, a fost văzut ca o balenă, "peștele mare" care l-a înghițit de Iona. https://www.diane.ro/2023/09/balena-simbol-si-semnificatie.html

#balena #simbol #semnificatie #simbolism #dianero

[popolodipekino]

dimorona di morona

ovvero casa d'aida cicciona (sciarada)

nel primo terzetto di aida amneris comincia a sospettare che radames ami riamato la sua (di amneris, dico) schiava aida (mentre ovviamente anche lei, amneris - "figlia di faraoni" - ha messo gli occhi addosso al valoroso condottiero). radames se ne accorge e tra sé e sé esclama:

nel volto a lei balena lo sdegno ed il sospetto

"balena" è predicato verbale, ma l'a capo (che si percepisce anche nel cantato) lo fa sembrare piuttosto - per lo meno a me quando l'ascolto - un'apposizione... il fatto è che tipicamente finisce per calzare a pennello, data la stazza media delle cantanti che interpretano amneris (ma pure aida, in verità)...

sassi in atene e per tutta roma sassi, o salamini!

#citazioni #versi #aida #verdi #giuseppe verdi #giuochi di parole #calembour #sciarada #amneris #radames #balena #bisenso #salamini #sassi #atene #roma #vita vissuta #facezie