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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

Cars That Think

Miles of fabrics are immersed in gigantic “washing machines” full of dye and water. Alchemie’s machines dye cotton using 95 percent less water and 70 percent less energy. They dye polyester using 95 percent less water and 85 percent less energy. They dye polyester using 95 percent less water and 85 percent less energy.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

Green Car Congress

Of the emerging economies, China and India rank 120 th and 177 th respectively, reflecting the strain population pressures and rapid economic growth impose on the environment, note the researchers. Substantial populations still suffer from poor air quality, most notably in India, China, and Pakistan.

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