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Nestlé Lends Expertise to Terra Startup Accelerator to Shape Future of Food, Agriculture Industries
Nestlé Lends Expertise to Terra Startup Accelerator to Shape Future of Food, Agriculture Industries
Published on June 23, 2017
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Expanding its commitment to innovation in the food industry, Nestlé has teamed up with Rabobank and Rocketspace to support startups through the Terra Food + Agtech Accelerator Program. The food giant will collaborate with Terra to select and coach t... View More

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Trending: Pee-Powered Fuel Cells, Flexible Storage Revolutionize Renewables
Trending: Pee-Powered Fuel Cells, Flexible Storage Revolutionize Renewables
Published on June 21, 2017
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Big news has emerged on the energy front, with a major application of a technology that harnesses the power of pee to generate electricity and new debate about the need for energy storage. The University of the West of England’s Bristol Bioenergy C... View More

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5th C2C Design Challenge Winners Reimagine Apparel, Furnishings, Personal Care Items
5th C2C Design Challenge Winners Reimagine Apparel, Furnishings, Personal Care Items
Published on June 20, 2017
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The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has announced the winners of the 5th Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge, including MyEcoWall, a mobile acoustic wall made from Ecovative mushroom material and Scout, a children’s jacket that... View More

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New Penn State Research Finds 40% of our Energy Needs in Coastal River Outlets
New Penn State Research Finds 40% of our Energy Needs in Coastal River Outlets
Published on June 18, 2017
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In a world full of people who depend on water, the most urgent subject is scarcity. More than a billion people live in areas where water is scarce, and that number is likely to reach 3.5 billion by 2025. About 97 percent of the Earth’s water is sal... View More

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Trending: Circular Economy Takes Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Trending: Circular Economy Takes Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Published on June 16, 2017
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Not all circular news is good news. As a new startup accelerator launches to drive forward sustainable solutions to everyday challenges, a prominent defender of the circular cause lands himself a spot in federal prison for copyright infringement. The... View More

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Are You JUST? The Benefits of Being a Practice-Centered Business
Are You JUST? The Benefits of Being a Practice-Centered Business
Published on June 16, 2017
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I still clearly recall a professional practice class in architecture school that made the distinction between two types of architecture firms: the Business-Centered Practice and the Practice-Centered Business. In my view, the former was a business th... View More

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UNESCO MAB Recognizes 7 Young Scientists for Work on Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Biodiversity
UNESCO MAB Recognizes 7 Young Scientists for Work on Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Biodiversity
Published on June 15, 2017
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The International Coordinating Council of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program has named the recipients of its 2017 Young Scientists Awards and the Michel Batisse Award for Biosphere Reserve Management. ... View More

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European Energy Giants Join Forces to Overcome Barriers to Low-Cost, Low-Carbon Energy System
European Energy Giants Join Forces to Overcome Barriers to Low-Cost, Low-Carbon Energy System
Published on June 14, 2017
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Renewable energy continues to gain steam, shedding its niche status and moving towards the mainstream, but further progress is being impeded by barriers related to regulation and storage. ... View More

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Interface Unveils World's First Carbon-Negative Carpet Tile
Interface Unveils World's First Carbon-Negative Carpet Tile
Published on June 12, 2017
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Carpet manufacturer Interface has uncovered a new way to mitigate the negative impact of carpet production — a process that traditionally relies on petroleum-based fibers and adhesives and chemical dyes. Putting its Climate Take Back mission into a... View More

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10 U.S. Inventors Named Finalists in First Global Showcase for Hardware-Led Social Innovation
10 U.S. Inventors Named Finalists in First Global Showcase for Hardware-Led Social Innovation
Published on June 12, 2017
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the world’s largest organization for mechanical engineers, has announced the finalists of the 2017 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW), the first international competition for hardware-led social in... View More

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Trending: Stella McCartney, IKEA Find New Uses for Garbage, Plastic Bags
Trending: Stella McCartney, IKEA Find New Uses for Garbage, Plastic Bags
Published on June 9, 2017
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Brands continue to uncover new ways to transform waste into valuable materials, providing critical solutions for pressing problems such as ocean plastics. Stella McCartney is the latest label to team up with Parley for the Oceans in an effort to keep... View More

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Trending: Battery Storage Solutions Finally Catch Up to Renewables Boom
Trending: Battery Storage Solutions Finally Catch Up to Renewables Boom
Published on June 7, 2017
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While renewables are becoming the new normal, battery storage has largely lagged behind. But a new report from global consulting firm McKinsey and the roll-out of new storage pilot projects across the US, Germany and UK are evidence that storage coul... View More

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Trending: INTESA Sanpaolo, LAUNCH Open New Doors for Disruptive Circular Tech
Trending: INTESA Sanpaolo, LAUNCH Open New Doors for Disruptive Circular Tech
Published on June 7, 2017
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There’s no stopping the circular economy. Both the public and private sector continue to drive circular innovation towards the mainstream, offering new opportunities for budding disruptive businesses to gain exposure and scale up operations. Italia... View More

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Nat Geo, GSK Launch 'Chasing Genius Challenge' to Tackle Climate Change, Global Health
Nat Geo, GSK Launch 'Chasing Genius Challenge' to Tackle Climate Change, Global Health
Published on June 5, 2017
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In an effort to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the world today, National Geographic and GSK Consumer Healthcare have joined forces to launch the Chasing Genius Challenge. The competition aims to uncover innovative solutions for issues r... View More

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Eileen Fisher, H&M, Kering Are Latest Brands to Join Cradle to Cradle's Fashion Positive PLUS
Eileen Fisher, H&M, Kering Are Latest Brands to Join Cradle to Cradle's Fashion Positive PLUS
Published on June 2, 2017
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The apparel industry continues to make progress towards shedding its bad rep, with even more brands making moves to rethink traditional supply chains. ... View More

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Peak Oil? No Problem: Dubai Reinvents Itself as a Climate Tech Leader
Peak Oil? No Problem: Dubai Reinvents Itself as a Climate Tech Leader
Published on May 30, 2017
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The sand dune turned booming metropolis known as Dubai has never been a city synonymous with sustainability — extravagance and wealth, yes, but environmental ingenuity? Not so much. But as oil and fossil fuels, in general, take a hit, the city is w... View More

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IKEA, Rainmaking Launch New Startup Accelerator Bootcamp
IKEA, Rainmaking Launch New Startup Accelerator Bootcamp
Published on May 26, 2017
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Startup accelerators designed to bolster support for the low-carbon transition seem to be popping up almost daily — within the last two months alone, H&M, Levi Strauss, Plug & Play, Target and even the ... View More

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SB'17 Detroit, Day 4: Human Capital, Better Business Models, and Knowing When to Shut Up and Listen
SB'17 Detroit, Day 4: Human Capital, Better Business Models, and Knowing When to Shut Up and Listen
Published on May 25, 2017
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How Detroit Can Become the Most Sustainable City in North America By Nithin Coca Joel Howrani Heeres It’s been an eventful week for Joel Howrani Heeres, the brand-new Sustainability Director for the city of Detroit, who welcomed over 1000 attendees... View More

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Levi Strauss Funnels $350,000 in Grants Towards Sustainable Apparel Projects
Levi Strauss Funnels $350,000 in Grants Towards Sustainable Apparel Projects
Published on May 24, 2017
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Levi Strauss & Co. continues to drive the apparel industry towards a more sustainable, circular model, announcing that it has awarded more than $350,000 grants to the inaugural class of its LS&Co. Collaboratory fellowship program. The funding... View More

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SB'17 Detroit, Day 2: Consumer Preferences, Unintended Consequences and 'Leading with Delicious'
SB'17 Detroit, Day 2: Consumer Preferences, Unintended Consequences and 'Leading with Delicious'
Published on May 23, 2017
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Day two of SB'17 Detroit picked up the momentum from day one and ran with it. ... Transforming Consumption Norms Around Food By Hope Freedman ... View More

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