#sustainable-solutions tag

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

1 month ago

This stunning new bike and pedestrian crossing hangs off the side of an old railroad bridge

The new footbridge, which just opened, is attached to the side of the 19th-century structure, creating a direct link for cyclists and pedestrians.

Renovation

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

1 month ago

Breakthrough MIT "bubble wrap" water harvester pulls safe drinking water from desert air without electricity

MIT engineers developed a device that extracts drinking water from air using hydrogel and passive cooling, functional in arid regions without external power.

Environment

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

C-Q Sand Robot concept can help stop coastal erosion - Yanko Design

Coastal erosion threatens beaches, wildlife, and infrastructure; the C-Q Sand Transport Robot offers an innovative solution for replenishing sand.

Design

Lotus-Inspired Floating Water Purifier Concept Promises Safe Hydration in Stagnant Waters - Yanko Design

Floatis, a conceptual floating water purifier, draws inspiration from the lotus plant to ensure cleaner drinking water from stagnant sources.

SF politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Letters: Valley Water's plan for Pacheco Dam is out of date

Valley Water is urged to abandon the outdated Pacheco Dam project in favor of sustainable water solutions.

Community members call for transparency and justification from Valley Water regarding water management initiatives.

#climate-change

fromwww.npr.org

US news

In Seattle, preserving trees while increasing housing supply is a climate solution

Environment

Smartwatches are helping this Indian city survive deadly heat

fromwww.npr.org

US news

In Seattle, preserving trees while increasing housing supply is a climate solution

Environment

Smartwatches are helping this Indian city survive deadly heat

Startup companies

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

16 years ago

Bootstrapping

Finding New Product Uses

Startup companies

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Mansukh Prajapati transformed a childhood struggle with clay into an innovative, electricity-free solution for food preservation.

His invention, MittiCool, showcases how persistence and ingenuity can arise from life's challenges.

fromSilicon Valley Journals

16 years ago

Bootstrapping

Finding New Product Uses

more#innovation

Startup companies

3 months ago

Uviquity Unveils $7.5M Seed Funding for Photonic Disinfection Innovation

Uviquity, with $7.5M funding, aims to revolutionize pathogen control using safe, scalable far-UVC technology.

Alternative medicine

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

These Fish and Flies Are Engineered to Break Down Mercury

Genetic engineering of fish and insects can reduce mercury levels, potentially purifying the food chain.

fromForbes

Fail-Proof Business Ideas For 2025: Start Smart, Scale Strong

Fail-proof businesses are built on long-term trends, not short-lived fads. Focus on sustainable products, financial literacy, and elder care for enduring success.

Startup companies

fromwww.aljazeera.com