Tag: sustainability
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Introducing Plantd: The Startup Making Building Materials Out of Grass
Wood has been a staple building material for centuries, but with increasing demand for construction comes a huge toll on natural resources. Every year, the amount of wood used for lumber could circle the Earth’s equator 880 times if stacked, leading to mass deforestation and harm to the environment and indigenous species. But what if…
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Microalgae: a tiny solution to big environmental problems
Researchers in Europe may have found microscopic organisms, which are invisible to the human eye, that could help fight plastic waste and support greener agriculture. Microalgae, tiny single-cell organisms that are found in seawater, are becoming increasingly popular among European researchers as a potential solution to some of the world’s most pressing environmental problems. These…
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2021 was a record year for investment in alternative proteins
Investor appetite for alternative proteins continues to grow amid a period marked by health and environmental crises, signaling sustained interest in planet-friendly alternatives As the world continues to grapple with health and environmental crises, the growing interest in alternative proteins is a clear indication of a sustained desire for planet-friendly investments that go beyond the…
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Climate change tops WEF Global Risks Report 2023
After the cost of living crisis, ‘natural disasters and extreme weather’ is considered to be the most severe risk facing the world in the next two years. Taking a 10-year view, six of the top 10 most severe risks relate directly to climate change. According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2023,…
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Ozone layer recovery is on track, according to the U.N.
The Earth’s ozone layer is on course to be fully healed within the next two decades, according to a new report from the United Nations. The report states that if current policies are maintained, the hole in the ozone layer, which was once considered one of the biggest environmental threats facing humanity, will be completely…
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Pavegen’s floor tiles could power future cities with footsteps
The London-based startup has developed flooring tiles that generate clean energy from human footsteps. Imagine a future where the energy we need to power our cities is right beneath our feet. Pavegen’s innovative floor tiles are able to convert the energy from footsteps into electricity, providing a sustainable and efficient way to power our cities…