France-based Lactips raises 16M to produce biodegradable plastic alternativesLactips raised €16M to expand production of biodegradable, water-soluble polymers made from natural materials, promoting a shift away from traditional plastics.
Dutch-based DOPS Recycling Technologies secures 5MDOPS Recycling Technologies received €5M in funding to develop technology that converts waste into raw materials with low CO2 emissions.
France-based Lactips raises 16M to produce biodegradable plastic alternativesLactips raised €16M to expand production of biodegradable, water-soluble polymers made from natural materials, promoting a shift away from traditional plastics.
Dutch-based DOPS Recycling Technologies secures 5MDOPS Recycling Technologies received €5M in funding to develop technology that converts waste into raw materials with low CO2 emissions.
This Goopy Seaweed Slurry Could Make Its Way Into Everything You Eat and WearSeaweed forests offer promising solutions for environmental issues, including carbon sequestration and sustainable materials.
Biodegradable Packaging Made from Fallen Orange Leaves Reimagines Waste As Raw Material - Yanko DesignGoodnature represents a sustainable packaging solution that is biodegradable and promotes a full-circle lifecycle.
California is making it easier to recycle cans for cash in 30 counties. Is yours on the list?California is expanding its beverage container recycling program with over 250 new sites to improve accessibility and innovation in recycling.
Swiss clean fishing startup Capt'n Greenfin secures fundsCapt'n Greenfin innovates fishing with biodegradable products, bringing sustainability to the industry.
Pilar CruzCargill's Chief Sustainability Officer Pilar Cruz emphasizes collective responsibility and innovation in achieving sustainability goals.
This Goopy Seaweed Slurry Could Make Its Way Into Everything You Eat and WearSeaweed forests offer promising solutions for environmental issues, including carbon sequestration and sustainable materials.
Biodegradable Packaging Made from Fallen Orange Leaves Reimagines Waste As Raw Material - Yanko DesignGoodnature represents a sustainable packaging solution that is biodegradable and promotes a full-circle lifecycle.
California is making it easier to recycle cans for cash in 30 counties. Is yours on the list?California is expanding its beverage container recycling program with over 250 new sites to improve accessibility and innovation in recycling.
Swiss clean fishing startup Capt'n Greenfin secures fundsCapt'n Greenfin innovates fishing with biodegradable products, bringing sustainability to the industry.
Pilar CruzCargill's Chief Sustainability Officer Pilar Cruz emphasizes collective responsibility and innovation in achieving sustainability goals.
New desalination technology being tested in California could lower costs of tapping seawaterNew desalination technology in California aims to provide fresh water without harming marine life.OceanWell Co.'s innovative pods could transform water supply amid ongoing drought challenges.
Sail Funerary Urn Made From Mycelium Will Biodegrade Over TimeMush's mycelium-based urn, Sail, promotes eco-friendly end-of-life options by decomposing naturally while addressing issues of soil pollution from traditional vessels.
wittman estes brings net zero living to pacific northwest with 'whidbey puzzle prefab'Whidbey Puzzle Prefab exemplifies sustainable and adaptable design in prefabricated housing, minimizing environmental impact and promoting a nature-connected lifestyle.
RISD Wins With Mushrooms + Seashells in Terra Carta CompetitonRISD student teams excel in the Terra Carta Design Lab competition, showcasing innovative designs for sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges.
Sail Funerary Urn Made From Mycelium Will Biodegrade Over TimeMush's mycelium-based urn, Sail, promotes eco-friendly end-of-life options by decomposing naturally while addressing issues of soil pollution from traditional vessels.
wittman estes brings net zero living to pacific northwest with 'whidbey puzzle prefab'Whidbey Puzzle Prefab exemplifies sustainable and adaptable design in prefabricated housing, minimizing environmental impact and promoting a nature-connected lifestyle.
RISD Wins With Mushrooms + Seashells in Terra Carta CompetitonRISD student teams excel in the Terra Carta Design Lab competition, showcasing innovative designs for sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges.
ETH zurich's light and reusable formwork system reduces concrete and steel in constructionThe Unfold Form reduces material usage in construction by utilizing innovative geometry and lightweight materials.
Best of Earth911 Podcast: Eco Materials Technology's Grant Quasha on Cutting Cement's Carbon FootprintConcrete is the most used material globally, with significant environmental impacts due to cement emissions.
Residues That Build: A School in India Made from Sugarcane BagasseThe construction industry must innovate to reduce its environmental impact while fulfilling rising demands for infrastructure.
ETH zurich's light and reusable formwork system reduces concrete and steel in constructionThe Unfold Form reduces material usage in construction by utilizing innovative geometry and lightweight materials.
Best of Earth911 Podcast: Eco Materials Technology's Grant Quasha on Cutting Cement's Carbon FootprintConcrete is the most used material globally, with significant environmental impacts due to cement emissions.
Residues That Build: A School in India Made from Sugarcane BagasseThe construction industry must innovate to reduce its environmental impact while fulfilling rising demands for infrastructure.
Delft-based Next Ocean secures funding to predict rough seas and mitigate offshore risks - Silicon CanalsNext Ocean secures funding to enhance predictive radar technology for safer offshore operations.
Scientists Figured Out How to Recycle Plastic by Vaporizing ItA new recycling method for polypropylene and polyethylene may significantly reduce plastic waste by effectively breaking down tough polymer bonds.
Can this revolutionary plastics-recycling plant help solve the pollution crisis?The world struggles with low plastic recycling rates, currently just 10-15% of waste is processed effectively.
Scientists Figured Out How to Recycle Plastic by Vaporizing ItA new recycling method for polypropylene and polyethylene may significantly reduce plastic waste by effectively breaking down tough polymer bonds.
Can this revolutionary plastics-recycling plant help solve the pollution crisis?The world struggles with low plastic recycling rates, currently just 10-15% of waste is processed effectively.
12 Real-World Examples of Packaging Innovation (2024) - ShopifyThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch highlights the urgent need for sustainable packaging solutions to mitigate plastic waste.Innovative packaging can significantly reduce reliance on non-biodegradable plastic products.
A chance encounter with Santa in Spain | Brief lettersInnovation in microplastic filtration could revolutionize water purification.Rewearing fashion items is becoming a trending practice among individuals.Santa Claus has a worldwide charm that transcends cultural boundaries.
12 Real-World Examples of Packaging Innovation (2024) - ShopifyThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch highlights the urgent need for sustainable packaging solutions to mitigate plastic waste.Innovative packaging can significantly reduce reliance on non-biodegradable plastic products.
A chance encounter with Santa in Spain | Brief lettersInnovation in microplastic filtration could revolutionize water purification.Rewearing fashion items is becoming a trending practice among individuals.Santa Claus has a worldwide charm that transcends cultural boundaries.
manufactura repurposes beeswax for sustainable lattice panels at mexico city officeThe Wax Project utilizes beeswax to create sustainable, recyclable architectural panels as a solution to plastic pollution.
Microplastics crisis solved? Scientists create plastic that vanishes in seawaterScientists have developed a strong, seawater-dissolving plastic that could help reduce ocean microplastic pollution.
Floating solar still made from old tires can purify 15.5 cups of water every day - Yanko DesignThe floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.
Microplastics crisis solved? Scientists create plastic that vanishes in seawaterScientists have developed a strong, seawater-dissolving plastic that could help reduce ocean microplastic pollution.
Floating solar still made from old tires can purify 15.5 cups of water every day - Yanko DesignThe floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.
Electric wallpaper trialled as alternative to central heatingElectric wallpaper is being tested in Glasgow as a potential eco-friendly heating alternative, receiving positive tenant feedback and aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
VS-9 Redefines Sustainable Marine Transport with Electric Hydrofoiling Innovation - Yanko DesignVessev's VS-9 vessel redefines sustainable marine transport, promising a quiet, efficient, and premium travel experience with significant energy savings.
Earth911 Podcast: Author Nadina Galle on The Nature of Our CitiesUrbanization is expected to reach 80% by 2050, necessitating innovative ecological approaches.Technology like AI can play a critical role in enhancing urban ecosystems.
A Zamboni for wildfire prevention? Mobile burn chamber' could change the gameThe RX2 device could revolutionize wildfire prevention by enabling controlled burns in a variety of conditions.
In the California desert, a new wastewater plant might hold the key to cheap carbon removalA startup in Palmdale, California, is creating a new process to remove CO2 from the atmosphere while turning wastewater into a solvent for carbon capture.
Holistic approach to carbon capture bridges the 'Valley of Death'Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is essential for achieving global net zero emissions and mitigating climate change.
Google announces a market-shifting deal to capture CO2Google's deal with Holocene represents a significant advancement in carbon capture technology at a low cost, potentially validating the industry's viability.
This startup is using protein powder to beef up carbon captureFabricNano utilizes protein powder to accelerate rock weathering for efficient carbon capture.
In the California desert, a new wastewater plant might hold the key to cheap carbon removalA startup in Palmdale, California, is creating a new process to remove CO2 from the atmosphere while turning wastewater into a solvent for carbon capture.
Holistic approach to carbon capture bridges the 'Valley of Death'Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is essential for achieving global net zero emissions and mitigating climate change.
Google announces a market-shifting deal to capture CO2Google's deal with Holocene represents a significant advancement in carbon capture technology at a low cost, potentially validating the industry's viability.
This startup is using protein powder to beef up carbon captureFabricNano utilizes protein powder to accelerate rock weathering for efficient carbon capture.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be fixed in ten yearsThe Ocean Cleanup asserts it can clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years for $7.5 billion, using existing technology.
Silicon Valley Puts Its Tech Expertise to Work Fighting Fires With FireKodama Systems is automating forestry equipment to tackle excessive fuel accumulation in forests and improve fire management efficiency.
E-car trailblazer, biologist win German environment prize DW 08/29/2024Speidel's charging technology enables rapid electric vehicle charging, advancing climate-friendly mobility, while Tanneberger highlights the importance of moor preservation for climate mitigation.
Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of TrashPlatforms combining plants and recycled garbage can offer affordable solutions for polluted bodies of water.
this is briket, a recyclable stool made entirely from potatoes and sawdustRenaud Defrancesco created Briket, a recyclable stool from potato and sawdust scraps, showcasing raw materiality and functionality at Salone del Mobile 2024.
Flexotrap gets Investment from Andreas Wiman to Boost GrowthAndreas Wiman joins Flexotrap as a board member with expertise in defense and security sectors, enhancing the company's growth potential domestically and internationally.