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Trending: Biomimetic Design Breakthroughs for Wind Energy, Protective Materials

Mother Nature knows best: Even more companies across industries are harnessing biomimicry principles to drive forward renewable energy and develop strong, durable materials that provide protection and promise higher performance. Tyer Wind, a startup ... View More

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RE100 Annual Report: Corporate Sourcing of Renewables Transforming Global Energy Economy

Corporate sourcing of renewable electricity can be a major driver of the transition to a robust, zero-emissions economy, according to the RE100 Annual Report, released last week to coincide with the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. ... View More

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Trending: New Breakthrough Technologies Find Solutions for Hard-to-Recycle Products

Ambitions to reduce waste and move away from a linear economic model are driving companies across the globe to create breakthrough technologies and unique solutions to drive forward the circular economy. ... View More

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Trending: Fetzer, BillerudKorsnäs, Intel Tap into IoT to Optimize Operations

Despite the hype around Internet of Things (IoT), it’s helping more and more brands streamline operations and meet ambitious sustainability goals. First, Fetzer Vineyards, a leader in regenerative winegrowing, is slated to meet its 2020 water effic... View More

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Circular Disruptors Honored in Davos; C2C Design Challenge Winners Rethink Products

The World Economic Forum’s Community of Young Global Leaders, in collaboration with Accenture Strategy, yesterday announced the winners of the 2017 Circulars at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters. The third annual Circ... View More

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Renault, Fiat Chrysler Latest Automakers Accused of Using Emissions-Cheating Software

History has a tendency to repeat itself, but in the wake of the Volkswagen emissions scandal in 2015, it would seem unlikely that other automotive companies would make the same mistake. ... View More

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Under-Employed, Under-Inclusive and Under Threat: How WEF Sees the World in 2017

Economic inequality, societal polarization and intensifying environmental dangers are the top three trends that will shape global developments over the next 10 years, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2017. Collaborative a... View More

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Groundbreaking AI Tech Could Improve Quality of Life for Older Adults

Tech startup Intuition Robotics has unveiled an artificial intelligence-based robot companion designed to improve the quality of life of the elderly populations. ... View More

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Tackling Water Challenges to Drive Business in Asia

“I focused on making sure that sustainability is something which is integrated with day-to-day business planning systems rather than something just handled by a corporate group on the side,” says Martin Riant, a senior business leader in the cons... View More

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6 Startups Revolutionizing Ag, Waste Named Finalists for African Entrepreneurship Award

Six African SMEs have been nominated as finalists for the African Finance & Investment Forum (AFIF) Entrepreneurship Award 2017, supported by the Rabobank Foundation. Out of the 51 projects from around the continent and following a few rounds of ... View More

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New EPA Regs Will Require Natural Gas Industry to Come Clean About Toxic Pollution

Today, in response to a petition by 19 environmental and open-government groups, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released proposed regulations that will require natural gas processing plants to start publicly reporting the toxic chemicals th... View More

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Indian Chemical Firm Makes Carbon Capture Breakthrough Turning CO2 into Baking Soda

Whether it be turning food scraps into cold-pressed juices or transforming PET waste into raw materials or converting beer waste water into batteries — just a few of the latest examples of the circular economy at work — companies are increasingly... View More

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As Renewables Reach Grid Parity, Questions Arise Surrounding Investment and Demand

With its potential to combat global climate change, the clean energy industry has experienced significant — and rapid — growth over the last decade. And according to the World Economic Forum, things are only looking up. As it stands, renewables, ... View More

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Ford Announces Major EV Push; Adds 700 U.S. Jobs Making EVs, Autonomous Cars

Ford today detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the U.S., a plug-in hybrid Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully ... View More

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DOE Awards LanzaTech $4M for New Low-Carbon Jet & Diesel Demo Facility

The Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has awarded 2015 SBIO winner LanzaTech, a carbon-recycling company, $4 million to design and plan a demonstration-scale facility using industrial off gases to produce 3 million gallons... View More

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The SDGs: Who Is Leading the Way One Year Later?

Every 15 years, the United Nations gets together to determine its next steps in bettering the earth and the people on it. In late 2015, this took the form of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs focus on climate action, decreasing poverty, ... View More

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New 'Clean' Line of Campbell’s Soups Aims to Encourage Small, Healthy Daily Choices

In a bid to reposition itself as a producer of convenient natural products, Campbell Soup Company is set to launch Well Yes!, a pivotal “clean” canned soup line, with a corresponding campaign that encourages consumers to make small, healthy daily... View More

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Carbon Trust, World Bank Team Up to Combat Climate Change, One SME at a Time

Earlier this year, the World Bank announced a fundamental shift in its role of alleviating global poverty, by refocusing its financing efforts towards tackling climate change through the lens of SMEs. Last month, the group launched a new Climate Busi... View More

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