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AI: The Good, the Bad, the Sketchy and the Lifesaving

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have AI. The game-changing technology and its many applications and implications were examined throughout the week at SB’24 San Diego. ... View More

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Redesigning the Food System for Resilience: Lessons from the Field

Another central thread throughout SB’24 San Diego highlighted the efforts underway by startup innovators, multinational brands and NGOs to redesign our food system for resilience. ... View More

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Bioengineering, Biomimicry Spawn Novel Solutions to Marine Plastic Pollution

Ingenuity from UK and US universities has led to the development of next-generation solutions to eliminating plastic waste — particularly, in tricky marine environments. ... View More

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Helios: An Out-of-This-World Solution for Decarbonizing Steelmaking

Inspired by work on lunar resource extraction, the Helios Cycle creates zero direct emissions and uses 30% less energy than traditional methods of extracting iron — offering transformational potential for the heavy-emitting steel industry. ... View More

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Unilever Refreshing Fragrance Formulas with Upcycled Flowers

The consumer-goods giant is working with the University of Nottingham to develop sustainable fragrances from waste plants, in a bid to reduce emissions and reliance on petrochemical ingredients. ... View More

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Bioengineered Plants Offer Superior Indoor Air Purification

Neoplants' microbiome system uses advanced science and nature to purify indoor air 30 times more effectively than regular plants, offering a continuous and energy-efficient solution to improve air quality in homes and offices. ... View More

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Bridgestone Partners to Create Closed-Loop Ecosystem for Tires

The collaboration will see end-of-life tires transformed through pyrolysis into elastomers, which Bridgestone can then use to produce new tires. ... View More

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Lidl Launches Industry-First, Partially Plant-Based Ground Meat

The new product, 60% minced beef mixed with 40% pea protein, aims to reduce environmental impact while providing customers with a familiar taste at a lower cost: It has a 37.5% lower carbon footprint — and is 33% cheaper — than traditional ground... View More

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Mars Seeks Innovators to Reduce the Footprint of Pet Food

The Next-Generation Pet Food Program aims to scale sustainable innovations for the pet food value chain, with a focus on sustainable proteins and fats. ... View More

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Aspen Vodka Raises Spirits Sustainability to a Whole New Level

Aspen Distillers’ new, carbon-negative facility — the world’s first LEED Platinum-certified distillery — includes a parcel dedicated to regenerative agriculture and pioneering water re-entry processes, and is designed for net-positive energy ... View More

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Pilot Study Uses Recycled Glass to Grow Salsa Ingredients, Protect Coastlines

The researchers think adding glass to soil could help prevent wind erosion in coastal regions and ecosystems whose preservation is an increasingly valuable aspect of climate resilience. ... View More

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This Startup Floats a Biomimetic Solution to Microplastic Pollution

PolyGone Systems has developed the world's first portable, affordable, low-maintenance microplastic collection device — aiming to help restore the health of waterways and marine life worldwide. ... View More

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3D Printing Driving Rapid Development of Ford EVs

Remaining competitive in the increasingly crowded EV market will require all automakers to continue integrating cutting-edge technologies and new materials, processes and machinery. ... View More

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Coca-Cola Adds Wastewater-to-Energy Tech to Circular Manufacturing Toolbox

Pipeline Organics’ technology will convert sugar-rich wastewater into clean, cost-effective renewable electricity to help power CCEP’s food and drink manufacturing operations. ... View More

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US Invests $2.2B Into Grid Upgrades for Climate Resilience

Projects will add nearly 13 GW of energy capacity to support more manufacturing, data centers and renewable power; catalyze nearly $10B in public-private investments and create thousands of jobs. ... View More

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Nissan’s ‘Cool Paint’ Will Cut Car-Interior Heat, Energy Use

The paint's cooling performance is most noticeable when a vehicle is parked in the sun for an extended period. Keeping the interior cooler helps reduce load to the A/C — and in electric vehicles, draw on the battery. ... View More

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MIT Team Creates Clean Hydrogen with Seawater, Soda Cans, Caffeine

The engineers believe they have discovered the recipe for running a sustainable hydrogen reactor, which they plan to test first in marine and underwater vehicles. ... View More

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New Tool Identifies Top States, Cities for US Cleantech Manufacturing, Investment

RMI’s Clean Growth Tool provides policymakers and investors with a guide to development, manufacturing and job opportunities for a variety of low-carbon and clean-energy solutions and industries in all 50 states. ... View More

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A Cracking New Use for Shellfish Waste: Extending the Life of Produce

University of Maryland researchers have developed a new type of porous material made of chitosan and copper to spray on fresh produce that absorbs chemical pesticides, extends shelf life and easily washes off. ... View More

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Upright: The World’s First Database for Measuring Corporate Net Impacts

The Upright Project’s net-impact model measures companies’ positive and negative impacts on the environment, health, society and knowledge — enabling smarter decision-making for investors, companies and their customers. ... View More

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