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Planet Champions: Fergus O’Sullivan
We sat down with Fergus O’Sullivan, founder of Nice Rice, which is working with farmers in India to bring sustainable rice products to our supermarkets
Agriculture & Energy
Can we transform rice farming with methane-cutting methods?
A startup is working with farmers to bring sustainable rice to the supermarket
Sustainability
A social movement for cleaner air
One grassroots organisation is having a huge positive impact on air quality in Poland
Mobility & Transport
Eco tyres enhance EV range and minimise microplastics
A new tyre can improve vehicle performance and reduce pollution created by the wear and tear of tyres
Sustainability
Plant and earn: a new approach to urban tree preservation
An innovative community-led programme is paying people to plant and maintain trees
Agriculture & Energy
A novel design cuts the cost of wind power
The low-cost, low-profile design replaces rotating turbine blades with wings that speed round an oval track
Fashion & Beauty
Could microbe-derived dyes transform the fashion industry?
A startup is recreating colours found in nature in the lab for cleaner textiles
Fashion & Beauty
Is circular polycotton clothing the cure for fast fashion’s woes?
A startup is using its proprietary hydrothermal process to recycle polycotton blends
Mobility & Transport
Powering the EV revolution with smart charging
One startup is helping businesses manage their EVs with a user-friendly charging platform
Property & Construction
Hydrogen generators for carbon-free electricity
The technology can provide construction sites with clean energy
Enlightened Leaders
Can you live a more sustainable life?
Alessandro Armillotta, CEO of the sustainability app AWorld, tells us how
Food & Drink
Tasty snacks with all-natural ingredients
The chickpea-based products come in puffs and crisps in a range of flavours