Sustainability
Disinfecting water with sunshine
An easy-to-use measuring device indicates when contaminated water has been sufficiently exposed to the sun’s UV rays for water-borne pathogens to be eliminated.
Innovation spotlight
Delving into our innovation library, our regular spotlight feature explores innovations around a central theme, from those tackling COVID-19, to solutions from young innovators, ocean-based solutions, and more
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SIX OCEAN SOLUTIONS CHANGING THE WORLD
Oceans are invaluable in the fight against climate change. From pollution-busting bubbles to a sea kite reducing marine emissions, discover some of the best solutions for protecting the world’s oceans
SIX SOLUTIONS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD IN 2022
The world is facing unprecedented challenges – from climate change to biodiversity loss. And this decade is the decade to act. But to effect change, we need solutions – today. Thankfully, entrepreneurs and innovators around the globe are working hard to find them
SIX SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FROM YOUNG INNOVATORS
From insect growing pods to fish skin fashion, discover how young innovators are delivering creative solutions to our most pressing sustainability issues
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Retail
100 per cent recycled and recyclable haircare packaging
A haircare brand offers products in recycled and recyclable HDPE bottles with a first-of-its-kind recycled cap that does not need to be separated before recycling.
Sustainability
The world’s largest real-time monitoring network for environmental disasters
The network collects and delivers vital data that has improved local agriculture, utilities and forest industries, as well as emergency responses to fires and floods.
Sustainability
Bringing desalination to off-grid areas
A Berlin-based desalination company has developed a versatile system that can be adapted for a variety of off-grid uses.
Fashion & Beauty
Smart threads make it easy to disassemble and recycle clothes
A startup has developed dissolvable threads and a thermal disassembly system for recycling clothes.
Sustainability
Making supply chains leaner and greener
The Lean and Green programme encourages companies to develop a plan of action for reducing transport and supply chain emissions.