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Sustainability
Nature restoration as a profitable business model
A nature restoration fund aims to make improvements in degraded land over the long term
Property & Construction
Affordable aerogels for next-generation thermal insulation
A company has developed an aerogel powder that balances performance, fire resistance, and cost 
Property & Construction
AI provides insights for industries sensitive to weather
This weather prediction engine aims to turn data into insights that facilitate better business decisions
Agriculture & Energy
Bio-mining lithium with microbes for greener extraction
Could this bio-based process help meet the demand for lithium without polluting the environment?
Mobility & Transport
Cutting-edge tech captures pollution from vehicle brakes
An add-on system removes most of the particulate matter released when cars, trains, and lorries brake
Manufacturing
Turning sawdust into high-value green biochemicals
A company uses ultrasound to turn low-value bio-waste into useful chemicals for a range of applications
Sustainability
Fish-friendly barriers to combat river plastic
The tech collects micro and macro plastics, as well as wood and other debris
Agriculture & Energy
Solar-powered micro-warehouses for crop storage
Farmers can store as much or as little as they want using their crops as loan collateral
Mobility & Transport
AI charts a course for a lower-carbon shipping industry
The software ingests granular data to optimise routes for ships and other, inland vehicles
Planet Champions
The importance of climate communication
How can we overcome consumer tiredness with 'green' messaging?
Mobility & Transport
Microwave tech boosts the range of electric vehicles
Researchers have found a way to overcome the challenges that befall EVs in hot and cold conditions
Sustainability
Unlocking the ocean’s potential with kelp forests
The plants are harvested for use in nutraceuticals, animal feed supplements, and biodegradable packaging