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Nylon knickers to umbrellas – how a device made from recycled materials in Manchester is keeping our homes warm

Nylon knickers to umbrellas – how a device made from recycled materials in Manchester is keeping our homes warm

by Andy Parkinson | Oct 25, 2021 | Green Innovation

A heat-saving device made from old underwear, carpets and seat belts could slash CO2 emissions – and family heating bills Thermocill, which has been designed with support from the University of Manchester and the Henry Royce Institute, works by directing air from...

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