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This startup makes packaging from seaweed
News: CNN reports that London-based start-up Notpla has developed a sustainable seaweed lining for Just Eat's takeaway packaging.
Flames turns into gravity defying waterfall
News: An installation that defies physical laws - made by the creators of the Burj Khalifa fountain - can be spotted at Expo 2020. Check it out in the video.
Increased well being in a wooden house
Smart City Sweden: Wooden construction is not only beneficial for the environment - it also has a positive effect on our bodies, studies have shown.
Inside Dubai’s newly opened Madame Tussauds museum
News: The Middle East's first Madame Tussauds museum has opened in Dubai. It showcases 60 waxworks representing globally renowned stars and regional celebrities.
Visitor: "Rare to see a forest in the desert"
News: There has been many people from all over the world visiting the Swedish pavilion since Expo opened its doors first of October. But what is their impression of the pavilion? ExpoUpdate asked visitors for their opinions.
The battle of the Nordic pavilions
News: Expoupdate visited the other Nordic pavilions at Expo to rate their appearance, content and food. Who is the winner? Check the video.
The greenest city is amping up its wooden construction
Smart City Sweden: Wooden construction can make cities more sustainable. Växjö, a small city in the south of Sweden, builds half of its new construction in timber and is ranked Europe's greenest city.
Krister Nilsson: Expanding trade helps solving climate challenge
News: State Secretary Krister Nilsson tells CNN's Becky Anderson how Sweden battles climate change – with the goal to become the worlds first fossil free welfare state. Sweden's goal is to be net zero in 2045. See the whole interview here.
Electrolux invites the younger generation to explore solutions for a better living
Electrolux: Electrolux publishes an open letter to today’s youth, inviting them to join forces with the company and some of the most influential change-makers of today to explore solutions for future sustainable homes. The aim is to learn more about young people’s hopes, dreams and concerns, to be able to provide solutions tailored to their needs come 2030.
Electrolux Food Foundation launches Replate – an online space for inspiration and education on sustainable eating
Electrolux: Shifting to a sustainable diet is one of the simplest ways we can lighten our climate impact. The Electrolux Food Foundation has collated the latest research on the topic to launch Replate.
Designing for new life: The 90% recyclable prototype vac is here
Electrolux: Today during the Circular Initiative 2021 the “2-Infinity” prototype vacuum cleaner will be unveiled by Electrolux in partnership with Stena Recycling. The appliance is close to being fully recyclable, to a level of 90% compared to around 75% for a regular vacuum cleaner on the market. As a next step a small pre-series of up to 300 appliances will be evaluated for production.
Young people trust in themselves to lead the change towards a sustainable future – only 1 out of 10 believe in adults
News: Young people are not only willing to drastically change their lifestyle in order to save the planet. They also see themselves as sustainable advocates and leaders towards a more sustainable future, according to a new global study from Electrolux revealing the thoughts of almost 14,000 young people around the world.
Electrolux contributes towards new water efficiency white paper
Electrolux: As a founding member of the 50L Home Coalition, Electrolux has contributed with its expertise to create a new white paper “A Circular Water Future” aimed at influencing institutions and authorities to re-evaluate water use policy around the world.
Creating meaningful conversations at Expo
News: Creating meaningful conversations. This was the topic of discussion at the Swedish pavilion today when the company One empowerment hosted an interactive workshop.
Building in biodiversity: for climate, for health
Sweco: The way we are accustomed to designing our cities, with paved streets and grand buildings, has proven to be less resilient to the effects of climate change. Preserving natural environments, forests and biodiversity in urban areas is vital for sustaining life and in the fight against climate change.
"You have to be aware of the power balance"
News: An event called "Women in technology" was arranged at the Swedish pavilion with discussions focused on empowering and encouraging women in the tech field. We met with the entrepreneur Charlotte Aschim to talk about how women succeed in the male dominated business.
Wooden knotted gun revealed at Expo
News: During Sunday the secret was revealed outside of the Swedish pavilion - a wooden replica of the iconic knotted gun. Deputy Secretary-General of the United nations Amina J. Mohammed attended the ceremony.
Predicting disasters – with tech from space
News: At a top level meeting Swedish minister of International Development and Reem al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation in UAE explored new use for technology developed for space.
Promoting gender equality - trough photos of dads
News: An exhibition about Swedish and Emirati dads is displayed at the Swedish pavilion. The purpose is to promote gender equality and engage viewers in a discussion on how increasing the fathers role can enable women's career progression.
Three course space meal served at Expo
News: What does a space inspired three course meal contain? During Friday a space lunch was arranged at the pavilion with international astronauts. Dishes like "Fuglesangs rocket and Esrange snow and berries" was served.
Saving rhinos through space technology
News: During space week children are able to paint wooden rhinos at the pavilion in order to learn more about nature conservation and raise awareness at a young age. Every day three rhinos are poached and a way of protecting them and other endangered species is by using space technology, which was a main focus of the day.
International demand for Swedish wood surges
Smart City Sweden: The Swedish export of wood constructions is increasing rapidly – as more and more countries are aiming to build more sustainable cities.
Astronaut Scott Kelly talks space tourism
News: Watch the interview from CNN where Scott Kelly discusses the future of tourism and international relations in Space.
The Mars Rover has arrived at Expo
News: Test drive the Mars Rover in the Swedish pavilion with astronaut Fuglesang.