Sustainability
Tree-free paper made from mining and agricultural waste
The paper is infinitely recyclable and no water is used in its production.
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Food & Drink
A solar refrigerator for off-grid communities
The refrigerator makes ice while the sun shines and uses this to remain cool for up to four days with minimal or no sunlightÂ
Manufacturing
Electrification of heating processes could eliminate up to 30 per cent of industrial emissions
New technology replaces fossil fuel burning in key heating processes in the iron and steel, cement, and chemical industries.
Sustainability
Compostable paper packaging works just like plastic
The packaging is recyclable and fluorine-free.
Mobility & Transport
Turning plastic from old vehicles into graphene
A new process could be used to create new and better car parts from plastics found in end-of-life vehicles.
Architecture & Design
China to use robots to 3D print the second-largest hydroelectric power station in Asia
The dam is predicted to generate almost five billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.
Sustainability
AI-powered waste management keeps city streets clean
Vehicle-mounted cameras track waste as small as cigarette butts.
Publishing & Media
A vegan social media app gives users the option to own shares in the company
The move is part of the company’s larger effort to democratise ownership and make its platform more accessible to users.
Sustainability
A CSR platform enables companies to choose and track verified impact projects
The platform makes it easy for companies to select impact projects that align with their goals and values.
Sustainability
Nanofiltration reduces industrial chemical separation emissions
The new process separates chemicals at a molecular level without using heat.
Sustainability
A countertop appliance for turning food waste into compost
The new appliance hopes to tackle food waste and methane emissions by turning discarded food into a dry powder that can be used as compost.
Sustainability
An air quality app empowers users through education
Unlike other air quality apps, AirCare features a community section that aims to educate users about the effects of air pollution.