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Sustainability
Turning kale waste into health and personal care products
A group of researchers have found a more sustainable and efficient way to extract useful compounds from kale waste
Health & Wellbeing
At-home testing for microbiome health
New, personalised tests deliver analysis of microbiome health to help optimise dietary and supplement recommendations
Agriculture & Energy
A bio-inspired solar power leaf
The design increases operating efficiency and produces freshwater
Manufacturing
A new way to produce fluorochemicals
A new method for generating fluorochemicals makes it much safer and cheaper to produce many chemical and pharmaceutical products
Health & Wellbeing
Last-mile access to female health products
A platform connects pharmacies and health clinics with customers and enables easy online ordering
Agriculture & Energy
Using disused mines and gravity to store energy
A startup captures and releases energy by raising and lowering weights in mine shafts
Agriculture & Energy
Improving the efficiency of phosphorous fertilisers
A new type of fertiliser could significantly reduce water contamination and carbon emissions
Food & Drink
‘Coffee-free coffee’ for a sustainable morning brew
The grounds are made from chickpeas, barley, black currants, and more
Health & Wellbeing
Pressure sensors inspired by nature for non-invasive surgeries
A new type of pressure sensor could make remote surgeries much safer and more precise
Fashion & Beauty
Ethically produced trainers from recycled waste materials
A sustainable trainer manufacturer uses 100 per cent natural and recycled materials, while employing ethical business practices
Food & Drink
Sustainable oils and fats for food and cosmetics
A new process uses food waste and fermentation to create environmentally healthier versions of palm oil
Agriculture & Energy
Insecticide made from waste aloe peels
Discarded aloe peels could be a sustainable and natural way to repel bugs from crops