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What will our world look like in 20 years?
The Springwise Future 2043 report asks the world’s top futurists to describe the solutions, innovations, and surroundings we might experience as we head towards 2043.
With an introduction from Lucy Siegle, our editorial director, and renowned climate journalist and broadcaster, we look into how varying aspects of our lives are likely to change as we experience major and accelerated disruption across our work, climate, healthcare and more.
From new jobs in the metaverse to creative food sources; ‘smart cities’ that play with natural environments to decentralised learning, in this report you will discover the future through the lens of some of the most informed creative thinkers on the planet.
Video case studies from our partner, RE:TV
Fuelling the hydrogen revolution with green ammonia
How one company is disrupting a 100-year-old process to transport green hydrogen at scale
Decarbonising domestic heating at scale
One Cornish company is making heat pumps a viable technology for homes across the UK
Turning pineapple waste into natural textiles
One innovative company is turning agri-waste into natural textiles
Designing clothes for a waste-free future
One Belgian startup is making it easy to disassemble old clothes, helping to make clothes recycling efficient at scale
Training fungi to consume construction waste
One company has taken inspiration from the forest floor to tackle construction’s waste problem
Keeping food fresh naturally
Harnessing the natural defence systems of fruit and vegetables to extend their shelf life
Vertical farming in the desert
Aerofarms’ cutting-edge technology promises greater food security in the Middle East
The potato farm of the future
The global company is working out how to reduce emissions and restore biodiversity while increasing yields
Reconsidering farming with regenerative agriculture in the UK
One farmer is using agroecological practices to make farming nature-positive
Explore our Top Fives, event roundups and conversations with enlightened leaders
Planet Champions: Fergus O’Sullivan
We sat down with Fergus O’Sullivan, founder of Nice Rice, which is working with farmers in India to bring sustainable rice products to our supermarkets
Can you live a more sustainable life?
Alessandro Armillotta, CEO of the sustainability app AWorld, tells us how
The Springwise Stocking: top 10 sustainable holiday gifts
If you’re stuck for presents this holiday season, browse some of our favourite green gifts that we’ve spotted this year
The future of food: three key trends
Alternative proteins are often more expensive and less appealing in terms of taste and texture than meat. We share the three key drivers that have the potential to make them cheaper and tastier for consumers
Planet Champions: Jennifer Droguett
We talk to Jennifer Droguett, the Creative Director of Anciela – a conscious womenswear label that celebrates South American folklore and experimental tailoring
Three European food startups innovating for a fairer food system
Fresh water on the front line, fixing food waste, and a sustainable solution to food shortage – We look at a snapshot of the innovative agrifood startups heading to the EIT Food Venture Summit next month
Enlightened Leaders: Mojca Zupan
Founder and CEO of startup PlanetCare, Mojca Zupan, on not giving up and not waiting for ‘perfect’ in order to get your product to market
Enlightened leaders: Beverley Gower-Jones OBE
We talk to Beverley Gower-Jones – Managing Partner of the Clean Growth Fund – about how best to boost climate tech
Planet Champions: Emily Stochl
We spoke with Emily to find out more about the work of Remake – and the importance of rethinking our shopping habits
Taking stock of climate innovation
The UN has released its latest stocktake report on progress against the Paris Climate Agreement. What are the key insights for innovation?
Planet Champions: Dr Imogen Napper
We sat down with Imogen to discuss her inspiring work – which was instrumental in the banning of plastic microbeads in cosmetics
The Springwise Top 5: How the Inflation Reduction Act is fuelling clean tech innovation
It has been a year since the US passed the landmark climate bill, how have innovators responded?
Discover the latest innovation stories from the past week
Sustainability
Can we turn waste into soil superfood?
The process fertilises soil, increasing crop yield while sequestering carbon
Science
Using ChatGPT-style AI to develop battery electrolytes
One company is using GPT language models to help discover and synthesise new and better battery electrolytes
Education
Yellow canteens: a colourful way to keep kids healthy
The colour repels flies and helps reduce the transmission of dangerous diseases
Agriculture & Energy
Can a new process clean up lithium-ion battery recycling?
A startup has developed a more efficient, eco-friendly process to extract and recycle lithium and other precious metals from batteries
Fashion & Beauty
Turning seaweed into clothing
One startup is hoping to replace conventional textile materials with its sustainable seaweed alternative
Agriculture & Energy
Could ceramic chips reduce emissions from high-heat industry?
A solution improves the efficiency of industrial combustion processes that require temperatures above 300 degrees Celsius
Agriculture & Energy
Seaweed solution: a methane-busting livestock feed
A feed supplement made using red seaweed could reduce methane emissions from livestock by up to 90 per cent
Manufacturing
Pioneering carbon capture for carbon-neutral chemicals
A circular process turns captured carbon into chemical precursors for products without the use of fossil fuels
Health & Wellbeing
AI helps clinicians navigate research overload
The platform helps clinicians stay up to date on research and care guidelines
Agriculture & Energy
Can we transform rice farming with methane-cutting methods?
A startup is working with farmers to bring sustainable rice to the supermarket
Sustainability
A social movement for cleaner air
One grassroots organisation is having a huge positive impact on air quality in Poland
Mobility & Transport
Eco tyres enhance EV range and minimise microplastics
A new tyre can improve vehicle performance and reduce pollution created by the wear and tear of tyres
Discover 13,000 more positive change innovations in the Innovation Library
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Harnessing solar power to redesign public transport
One Kenyan company is designing sustainable vehicles specifically for African roads
THE EARTHSHOT PRIZE 2023
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Seth Godin
Entrepreneur, Author, Public Speaker