Sustainability
Portable microfactory recycles single use plastics
The solar-powered microfactory is waste-free and produces no toxins.
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Nonprofit & Social Cause
New app supports successful water projects in East Africa
The app allows people in the community to maintain and diagnose their own water systems.
Mobility & Transport
Tevva launches medium-duty electric truck
The company’s new 7.5-tonne model is intended to be the first of a series of electric trucks.
Sustainability
New battery uses wood-based material for stronger, safer design
The paper-thin material is more resilient to stress and less likely to catch on fire.
Mobility & Transport
World’s first hydrogen cargo bike
A cargo bike powered by innovative hydrogen batteries may represent the future of pedal-powered transport.
Agriculture & Energy
A 189MW wind project in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte
The development will include 42 wind turbines optimised for low-wind conditions.
Sustainability
A pollution-absorbing cape allows children to act as anti-pollution superheroes
A cross-industry partnership has developed a fun way for children to fight air pollution on the school run.
Architecture & Design
Studio uses design to investigate supply chain issues
Studio Plastique’s meticulously researched designs explore themes of consumption and circularity.
Sustainability
A new fleet of giant floating barriers is set to tackle Pacific pollution
Fresh from successful testing, the Ocean Cleanup plans to deploy a system capable of collecting 50 percent of the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ every five years.
Agriculture & Energy
A new desalination method uses wave-powered technology
The new method addresses the reliance of desalination systems on the main electricity grid.
Property & Construction
Recyclable plastic siding provides heat and light to daycare centre
Nearly 80 per cent of the original building materials were reused in the renovation.
Computing & Tech
Accounting engine calculates total carbon emissions for businesses
A new platform helps businesses to calculate their total carbon emissions – taking into account everything from office energy use to the supply chain.
