Science
A temperature map of Vienna to guide environmental change
A Czech startup is using geospatial technology to create maps that can help high-risk cities adjust to rising temperatures.
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Food & Drink
Biodegradable 3D-printer resin made from used deep fryer oil
The production method is cheaper than that of most plastics and the resulting product is biodegradable.
Science
New mapping technique helps create wildlife corridors
The process rates the strength of legal authorities and the importance of the restoration of the land, helping experts decide on resourcing.
Sustainability
Solar-powered backpack provides light to off-grid students
A former Ivorian computer retailer created a backpack that provides light to help children in remote villages study after dark.
Computing & Tech
A personal trainer chatbot for the environment
Prowd offers digital coaching on how to implement better sustainability practices via its app.
Mobility & Transport
Prototype for ultra-slim, autonomous and electric semi-truck
A design for an autonomous, electric truck has been created by a graphic design team, rather than an engineering team.
Manufacturing
French company produces biodegradable plastic from milk
Lactips’ milk-based water-soluble pellets mimic plastic and can be used for waste-free, edible packaging.
Food & Drink
British craft brewer offers company stock for cans
BrewDog’s “Cans for Equity” programme, one of several new company sustainability initiatives, rewards one share of stock for 50 empty beer cans.
Fashion & Beauty
Sustainable trainers made from recycled tire soles
OTH uses leather scraps from a garden glove factory and each pair of shoes are tattooed with GPS coordinates.
Computing & Tech
App identifies products that reflect sustainable values
French app My Label can scan a product’s barcode and let consumers know if it meets certain criteria.
Science
Heat-resistant textile material is recyclable and cheap to manufacture
A doctoral student who only aimed to improve the properties of an existing material has developed a new, sustainable textile.
Property & Construction
Social enterprise teaches communities to build sustainable houses
An adobe-based building system uses local materials and is produced on-site using cold processes.
