The SusHi Tech Challenge, produced in part by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, closed up last week, announcing Fermenstation as the winner of the 10M yen prize for most innovative startup. Over 500 startups participated, up more than 170 from last year’s SusHi Tech. SusHi Tech focuses on solutions to societal … [continued]
Now that there is more urgency than ever for businesses to implement sustainable product development practices, they’re turning to technology solutions to help jump-start their initiatives.
A new floating offshore wind turbine deploys vertical axis technology to cut costs and simplify the supply chain.
Diesel-to-electric conversions are helping to ease the electric truck bottleneck while contributing to the sparkling green economy of the future.
Chicken feathers could hold the key to new bio-based membranes for high performance hydrogen fuel cells.
A waste-free 3D weaving microfactory soon bring on-demand custom fitted clothing to a neighborhood near you.
A Car2Car project that explores the circular economy in car manufacturing is being led by BMW Group and is being funded by the German government. BMW Group is collaborating with experts from the recycling sector, commodities processors, and the scientific community to find ways to raise the caliber of secondary … [continued]
You might think that diesel ferries and belching sheep would surpass Scotch whisky distilleries in greenhouse gas (GHG) total emissions, right? Nope. Producing Scotch whisky is really energy intensive, with a whole lot of carbon spewing and peat burning. If the distilleries’ multinational conglomerate owners are anything like the rest … [continued]
A circular economy for plastic waste must generate profits at all stages. Is it really possible?
Recycling solar panels will become more important as older panels reach the end of their useful life.
