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Trending: Big Boosts to Fuel Cell, Solar Technology
Trending: Big Boosts to Fuel Cell, Solar Technology
Published on February 13, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Clean, efficient electricity is essential for constructing a low-carbon future, but more advanced technologies are needed to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. Scientists around the world are rising to the challenge, delivering new ene... View More

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AT&T Strikes Major Corporate Renewable Energy Deal
AT&T Strikes Major Corporate Renewable Energy Deal
Published on February 12, 2018
About a 3 minute read

power through two agreements with subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest operator of renewable energy projects. Together, these deals constitute one of the largest corporate renewable energy purchases in the US. The agreement... View More

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Why Sustainable Concrete Will Be the Bedrock for Future Megacities
Why Sustainable Concrete Will Be the Bedrock for Future Megacities
Published on February 12, 2018
About a 6 minute read

The US’s infrastructure is falling apart beneath our feet. In 2017, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave our infrastructure a “D-” on its infrastructure report card. There are so many considerations for infrastructure repair, it�... View More

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Non-Toxic Batteries, Functional Furniture Win 6th C2C Product Design Challenge
Non-Toxic Batteries, Functional Furniture Win 6th C2C Product Design Challenge
Published on February 9, 2018
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The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Products Innovation Institute has revealed the winners of the latest Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge. ... View More

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9 Companies Fighting Climate Change Through Biomimicry
9 Companies Fighting Climate Change Through Biomimicry
Published on February 6, 2018
About a 3 minute read

We know that carbon emissions, particularly carbon dioxide and methane, are a major contributor to global climate change trends, and that the challenge of mitigating and even reversing this trend is highly complex. We also know that — like so many ... View More

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3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Workplace Learning
3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Workplace Learning
Published on February 6, 2018
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My uncle once claimed he could magically tell you the day of the week if you gave him any calendar date (day, month and year). He said he could visually see the answer in his head and swore he didn’t have any quick calculation or trick. My father w... View More

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Trending: CO2 Dyeing, Biosynthetics Driving Transition Towards New Textiles Economy
Trending: CO2 Dyeing, Biosynthetics Driving Transition Towards New Textiles Economy
Published on February 5, 2018
About a 6 minute read

A new textiles economy is on the horizon as innovative textile and chemical firms develop new chemical- and petroleum-free processes to produce fabrics and materials. ... View More

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FoodBytes! San Francisco to Showcase 20 Pioneering Ideas to Feed the World Sustainably
FoodBytes! San Francisco to Showcase 20 Pioneering Ideas to Feed the World Sustainably
Published on February 5, 2018
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Dutch financial firm Rabobank has shared the names of the 20 startups to participate in the FoodBytes! event in San Francisco on 1 March 2018. ... View More

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Nissan Vehicle-to-Grid Project to Accelerate Decarbonization of UK Energy System
Nissan Vehicle-to-Grid Project to Accelerate Decarbonization of UK Energy System
Published on February 1, 2018
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Nissan is driving the future of mobility forward with a vehicle-to-grid (VG2) demonstrator project that could prove instrumental in helping the UK transition to low-carbon transportation and a smart energy system. The £9.8 million e4Futures project ... View More

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Heathrow Launches Innovation Prize to Support Plans for Sustainable Growth
Heathrow Launches Innovation Prize to Support Plans for Sustainable Growth
Published on January 30, 2018
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A year after the launch of its Heathrow 2.0 sustainability leadership strategy, Heathrow Airport is encouraging UK businesses and organizations to apply for the first Sustainable Innovation Prize. ... View More

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4 Sustainability-Driven Startups Vie for $50K in Women Who Tech Challenge
4 Sustainability-Driven Startups Vie for $50K in Women Who Tech Challenge
Published on January 29, 2018
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Furthering its mission to close the funding gap and help women launch startups and raise capital, nonprofit Women Who Tech has released the names of the 10 finalists selected for the sixth Women Startup Challenge. The finalists will pitch their ideas... View More

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Product, Service & Design Innovation
Product, Service & Design Innovation
Published on January 25, 2018
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Many aspects of sustainability involve upending our conventional approaches to business — and the way we design, produce, market, distribute and service our offerings. This channel highlights products, services, design approaches and entire busines... View More

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Carlsberg Partners with Young Scientists to Brew Up Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
Carlsberg Partners with Young Scientists to Brew Up Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
Published on January 23, 2018
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This week, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the Carlsberg Group launched the Carlsberg Young Scientists Community in an effort to address some of the world’s biggest challenges surrounding climate change and water scarcity. The ... View More

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Lack of Collaboration Leaving Companies Unprepared for New Energy Economy
Lack of Collaboration Leaving Companies Unprepared for New Energy Economy
Published on January 23, 2018
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As global business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos this week to discuss energy and environmental challenges, Schneider Electric has released a new study revealing that while most organizations feel prepared for a de... View More

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EMF Awards $1M to New Circular, Compostable Packaging Solutions
EMF Awards $1M to New Circular, Compostable Packaging Solutions
Published on January 23, 2018
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Today, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), with the support of Wendy Schmidt, lead philanthropic partner of the foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative, awarded a total of $1 million to fi... View More

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Trending: FDF, BBC Shed Light on the Future of Food
Trending: FDF, BBC Shed Light on the Future of Food
Published on January 22, 2018
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The future of food is one in which circularity and sustainability thrive, where waste is redefined as a valuable resource to be used again and again, supply chain collaboration is second nature and environmental and social impacts are minimal. Helpin... View More

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Foreign Trade Association Becomes amfori, Embraces Trade with Purpose
Foreign Trade Association Becomes amfori, Embraces Trade with Purpose
Published on January 19, 2018
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The business world is undergoing rapid transformation, as consumers’ — and employees’ — expectations of companies increase, largely in regards to social purpose and environmental performance. It’s no longer enough to deliver high-quality pr... View More

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‘Speed Breeding’ Could Hold Key to the Future of Food Security
‘Speed Breeding’ Could Hold Key to the Future of Food Security
Published on January 16, 2018
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Between climate change and a rapidly expanding population, the future of food security is uncertain. Scientists at the John Innes Center, University of Queensland and University of Sydney have been working around the clock to develop a new “speed b... View More

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Trending: New Filtering, Recycling Technologies to Take Water Stewardship to the Next Level
Trending: New Filtering, Recycling Technologies to Take Water Stewardship to the Next Level
Published on January 16, 2018
About a 3 minute read

As the problems of microplastics and water scarcity persist, businesses are looking to new technologies to encourage greater consumer and corporate water stewardship. Platform technology company Xeros Technologies has developed a washing machine comp... View More

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Q&A: How Schneider Electric’s NEO Network Is Shaping the Future of Renewables in Europe
Q&A: How Schneider Electric’s NEO Network Is Shaping the Future of Renewables in Europe
Published on January 15, 2018
About a 6 minute read

Europe’s appetite for renewables is growing rapidly, and countries including Germany, Scotland and Denmark have already established themselves as leaders in renewable energy generation. However, the voluntary market for commercial and industrial pa... View More

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