A circular economy marketplace for personal electronics
The platform prioritises data security as it connects buyers and sellers with certified product assessments
Trend explained
A no-nonsense, jargon-free guide to the latest concepts and buzzwords in innovation and sustainability – from the metaverse to ‘climatarianism’
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The metaverse
The metaverse is proving difficult to define. Should we perceive it as an opportunity or a threat? What does it entail? And why is it so attractive to potential users?
Climatarianism
There are a huge number of different diets – paleo, mediterranean, high protein, low fat, low carb, low protein, and everything in between. But consumers are increasingly becoming specifically interested in diets that have a positive impact on climate change
NFTs
NFTs are often shrouded in mystery since it is hard not to view them as anything other than abstract entities functioning within a digital landscape.
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Drones boost biodiversity at scale
One early-stage startup uses innovative drone technology to revive biodiversity at a large scale
Smart parking solutions
A startup is using IoT devices to provide real-time data on parking
Turning e-waste into solar lamps
The lamps provide much-needed light for small businesses while reducing emissions and landfill
Clean e-waste recycling and mineral processing
The low-energy process recovers many different metals without using any toxic chemicals
Optimising energy use to decarbonise data centres
A new power distribution unit for data centres could help them make big energy savings