Sustainability
Turning carbon dioxide into baking soda
A new plant is capturing carbon dioxide and purifying it into a food and pharmaceutical grade raw material.
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Food & Drink
Upcycling food by-products into plant-based fish
A startup is creating the fish alternative using a fermentation process.
Agriculture & Energy
A startup speeds up the development of safe herbicides
The startup screens potential herbicides quickly and at scale to identify new means of protecting crops.
Architecture & Design
Swedish appliance company designs new sustainable kitchen
The range aims to reinvent the traditional kitchen using modular solutions powered by advanced sensors and AI.
Food & Drink
A tiny sensor detects pesticide residue on individual fruits
The sensor can be sprayed on produce to detect even very low levels of pesticide.
Food & Drink
Food additives made from aquatic plants could reduce the need for fertiliser
A startup is turning duckweed into a high-protein food additive that could replace foods that are grown using large amounts of fertiliser.
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 sunlight
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.
Food & Drink
Beehive monitoring technology for healthier bees
Sensors measure temperature and humidity to optimise bee health and honey production, while also tracking bee movements and foraging patterns.
Health & Wellbeing
A new way to quantify antibiotic resistance
A startup is using a technique for rapid gene sequencing to pinpoint areas with high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Food & Drink
Using AI to build animal-free proteins and preservatives
The algorithm copies the structure of natural proteins to form new ingredients.
Food & Drink
Cru Classé winemaker switches to sustainable packaging
A French Cru Classé vineyard is adopting a number of organic and sustainable practices, including packaging that saves on transportation costs.