Gaelle Legrand

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Gaelle Legrand

When polyester was invented, the goal was to create a durable and resistant fabric that could retain its colour and shape — without wrinkles. Almost 85 years later, polyester is everywhere. According to standards body Textile Exchange, polyester is the clothing industry's most popular fabric. About 49% of clothing contains the synthetic fabric. Unfortunately, polyester is not biodegradable.

2 months ago | cnbc.com | Gaelle Legrand

Every week, about 50 satellites are launched into space. This number is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years, and with it, an increased risk of collisions — creating debris. These collisions would create problems for us on Earth — whether that be through taking down communications, transport or even banking systems. But one team in Renens, Switzerland is actively working to find a solution for Earth's space junk problem, through a world-first initiative: ClearSpace Mission-1.

Dec 7, 2024 | cnbc.com | Gaelle Legrand

What if you could capture energy from the dance floor? It was an unconventional idea conceived and brought to life by two Scottish business leaders from completely different sectors. The result was Bodyheat, a heating and cooling system which captures the heat produced by patrons at the iconic SWG3 venue in Glasgow, Scotland - and then stores it underground until it needs to be reused.

Jul 3, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Gaelle Legrand

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Jul 3, 2024 | cnbc.com | Gaelle Legrand

The following is a transcript of the video. Narration: Do you struggle to keep up with all the latest memes and internet trends? Tania Bryer: Before 2020, Munya Chawawa was a relatively unknown comedian. But that changed quickly, as people were forced to stay home, and inevitably spend more time online. Chawawa's news parodies and satirical characters on TikTok and Instagram made him a viral sensation - and some would even say, an influencer.