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
Our 2nd Innovation Watch features five breakthroughs making climate-smart farming more viable and profitable — from zero-emission tractors to circular fertilizer. ... View More
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
In this first installment of Innovation Watch, we spotlight five innovations helping solar to power the world even more sustainably. ... View More
Kran Nanobubble’s nearly invisible solution revolutionizes industrial water efficiency — enabling businesses across multiple sectors to produce more with less water. ... View More
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
Inspired by the manta ray, JetZero’s blended-wing-body design is poised to change the shape of air travel. ... View More
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
The new scoring system establishes a clear benchmark for the energy efficiency of AI models. The initiative rates 166 commonly used AI models to help developers and AI users identify those that use less energy and incentivize sustainable AI developme... View More
Gigablue’s ‘AI-optimized CDR’ approach is designed to re-create the optimal conditions for phytoplankton to play their part in oceanic carbon sequestration, with a goal to sequester 1Gt of CO₂ annually by 2030. ... View More
A ‘sharkskin’ coating is the latest nature-inspired innovation helping reduce aircraft fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, by reducing frictional resistance. ... View More
A Université de Toulouse study reveals 98% of microplastics present in the city’s drinking water are too small to be detected by current EU water-safety protocols, which considerably underestimate their presence and their health risks — not just... View More
Ekonoke is farming hops indoors — safeguarding and revolutionizing the brewing industry through a sustainable, reliable supply of high-quality, customizable hops year-round. ... View More
The startup’s FitOS platform recommends the perfect sizes to customers and helps brands tailor their fit and inventory accordingly. ... View More
It is time for visionary state and city leaders across the US to pick up the baton from federal institutions — launching bold initiatives to fight climate change and creating green jobs at the local level. ... View More
Despite outward differences between industries, most companies face similar challenges when it comes to sustainability — especially related to carbon-associated logistics. Only by working together can we create clean solutions. ... View More
Simplifyber is redesigning fashion production with a cellulose-based, liquid fiber that can be molded for a variety of applications, including shoe uppers — bypassing 60% of traditional manufacturing steps and significantly reducing waste, energy u... View More
SustainableIT.org has developed a framework and set of principles to guide responsible AI application deployment. While the guidance is uniquely informed by the business technologist perspective, it is pertinent to leadership from the boardroom to th... View More
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
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
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