Creating sustainable packaging with fungi
The process converts organic waste into usable biomaterials that can directly replace plastics
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Drones boost biodiversity at scale
One early-stage startup uses innovative drone technology to revive biodiversity at a large scale
Brewing protein to make sustainable materials
A Japanese company is using fermentation to produce fibres that match the characteristics of silk, cashmere, and wool – but without the animals
Solar-powered autonomous airships
Vertical take-offs make the airships ideal for difficult-to-reach locations
A Hydrogen Valley project supporting on-site hydrogen production
One of Northern Ireland’s most significant industrial producers will be manufacturing green hydrogen on-site to decarbonise its emissions-heavy processes
AI spots defects in textile production
This platform can spot errors and defects before they create waste, making textile production more efficient and sustainable
Digital tech supports smallholder farmers in Ghana
Farmers access credit, markets, and information that can help build local agricultural resilience
A lampshade coating improves indoor air quality
Researchers have designed lampshades that transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds
A bio-inspired solar power leaf
The design increases operating efficiency and produces freshwater
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
Compostable packaging made from sugarcane
India-based startup Yash Pakka is repurposing agriwaste to replace polystyrene foam
Bringing zero-waste circularity to the UAE
Two organisations are joining forces to share expertise and help to make a global circular economy a reality