Innovation & Technology

The latest products, services, design approaches and business models that are helping organizations of all sizes deliver on their sustainability ambitions and establish a new business as usual

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Microbes, Not Monocrops: How NoPalm Ingredients Is Redesigning the Future of Fats

Global demand for palm oil is growing 4% a year, threatening millions of hectares of tropical forest. But what if we could meet that demand with fermentation tanks instead of plantations? Dutch startup NoPalm Ingredients is proving it’s possible �... View More

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5 Innovations Cementing Construction’s Low-Carbon Future

In this Innovation Watch, five of the most compelling solutions proving the future of concrete can be not just low-carbon but smart, circular and resilient. ... View More

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Why Digitizing Climate Action Is a ‘Billion-Dollar Opportunity’

Digital carbon tools are helping more companies increase customer engagement and transparency around their climate efforts. We spoke with ClimeCo Chief Commercial Officer Emma Cox to learn more. ... View More

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PIC: Healthier Animals = Healthier Food System, Healthier Planet

PIC’s new FDA-approved, disease-resistant pigs aim to protect herds from the devastating impacts of PRRS and lower both antibiotic use and environmental impact. ... View More

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5 Breakthroughs Turning Fashion’s Footprint into Innovation Fuel

In this Innovation Watch, we spotlight five technologies helping fashion brands to future proof both supply chains and the industry at large. ... View More

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Food Protecting Food: How Apeel Keeps Produce Fresher for Longer

Apeel’s plant-based coating and RipeTrack platform are helping growers and retailers reduce spoilage, extend freshness and build a more resilient food system. ... View More

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With AI, Less Is More When It Comes to Climate Prediction

MIT study highlights risk of deploying large AI models for climate science — supporting the assertion that, when it comes to AI, bigger isn’t always better. ... View More

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Offsetting Won’t Save Aviation – But Innovation Might

In this Innovation Watch, we see five solutions tackling aviation emissions from different angles – and offering a glimpse of a cleaner future for flight. ... View More

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How Gen Z Ingenuity Is Accelerating Sustainability Action

Young innovators are launching next-generation solutions that are raising the bar and pushing sustainability action beyond marketing campaigns. ... View More

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Unlocking the Business Value of Digital Sustainability

Digitalization isn’t the end goal of sustainability – it’s a means to reduce costs and boost performance and agility in a changing landscape. ... View More

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Innovation Watch: Turning the Tide on Ocean Health

In our latest Innovation Watch, we spotlight five cutting‑edge technologies and solutions aimed at restoring the health of our marine ecosystems. ... View More

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Can We Cultivate Sustainable Supply Chains for Chocolate?

While some think ethical, climate-resilient chocolate means no cacao, startups such as California Cultured are giving the crop a sustainable makeover in a lab. ... View More

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This Startup’s Holistic Solution Stops Plastic Pollution at Its Source

Ichthion’s suite of solutions combines AI, tech and community engagement to stop plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. ... View More

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Innovation Watch: Smart Tech Cutting Agricultural Emissions

Our 2nd Innovation Watch features five breakthroughs making climate-smart farming more viable and profitable — from zero-emission tractors to circular fertilizer. ... View More

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Fenugreek, Okra Are Promising Solutions to Microplastic Pollution

Okra and fenugreek extracts can attract and remove up to 90% of microplastics from waterways — offering non-toxic, plant-based alternatives to conventional solutions. ... View More

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The Unexpected Future of Solar, From Onions to Algorithms

In this first installment of Innovation Watch, we spotlight five innovations helping solar to power the world even more sustainably. ... View More

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Nanobubbles: Tiny Tech That Could Solve the Global Water Crisis

Kran Nanobubble’s nearly invisible solution revolutionizes industrial water efficiency — enabling businesses across multiple sectors to produce more with less water. ... View More

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Struie Distillery Could Raise Bar for Sustainable Scotch Production

Thompson Bros’ new facility will run mostly off-grid and on renewable energy, exponentially increase capacity and generate a fraction of emissions of standard Scotch makers. ... View More

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Delta, JetZero Advancing 50% More Fuel-Efficient Aircraft

Inspired by the manta ray, JetZero’s blended-wing-body design is poised to change the shape of air travel. ... View More

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Plastic Pollution No More: Chemistry Breakthroughs Revolutionize Recycling

Researchers from Northwestern and Cornell may have solved several critical challenges in recycling two of our most common plastics, thanks to machine learning and moisture from the air. ... View More

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