🚰 Mussel shells are clogging London’s water pipes, but one designer found a surprising solution

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Presented by   Typical glass, the kind that makes up your phone screen, is made of 70% pure silica sand, which can be difficult to source and cause significant disruptions when mined in rivers. But Lulu Harrison, a student at London’s Central Saint Martins, has developed a new kind of bioactive glass made of ground-up mussel shells that were clogging London’s water pipes. Her recipe still calls for about 60% sand, but it uses regular sand from around the Thames, plus locally sourced wood ash. This results in something she calls “geo-specific glass,” which could help cut down on transportation costs by leveraging local resources. Find out more in my story here. —Elissaveta M. Brandon   co.design Mussel shells are clogging London’s water pipes, but one designer found a surprising solution Together with architectural studio Bureau de Change, a student at London’s Central Saint Martins has developed bio-glass tiles made of ground-up quagga mussel shells. READ MORE   workplace evolution We’re calling this ‘the worst return to office strategy.’ Why this hybrid approach won’t work Like most compromises, the 3-2 model leaves almost everyone feeling dissatisfied. READ MORE   tech Valve’s Steam Deck makes a brilliant case against walled gardens Rather than boxing you into its own store, Valve’s portable gaming system lets you install software from anywhere, and it’s glorious. READ MORE

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