Innovation

The bio-based material that’s stronger than spider silk

September 19, 2018

By Heather Clancy

Its secret ingredient: cellulose nanofibers commonly found in trees and plants.

What sub-Saharan Africa shows us about serving communities that are 'under the grid'

September 19, 2018

By Sachi Graber and James Sherwood

Entrepreneurs are increasingly investing in clean minigrids to cover unreliable utility services.

How REMADE could drive innovation in circular manufacturing techniques

August 29, 2018

By RP Siegel

Think of it as a multi-disciplined proving ground.

Episode 137: Greener plastics, electrifying everything and (yes) another blockchain app

August 24, 2018

By Heather Clancy and Katie Fehrenbacher

Plus, some insight into Southern California Edison's strategy for electrifying transportation and building thermal loads.

Innovation will permeate the dialogue at Stockholm World Water Week

August 24, 2018

By Will Sarni

The water sector seeks new approaches to addressing a ‘wicked problem’.

Meet 5 startups working on big energy ideas

August 23, 2018

By Katie Fehrenbacher

They're all part of Plug and Play, one of the rare Silicon Valley incubators with an explicit sustainability track.

Episode 136: The downside of data-driven planning, New York takes a stand on ride-sharing

August 17, 2018

By Heather Clancy and Joel Makower

Also on this episode, we highlight a thoughtful series on the perplexing and multilayer microfiber problem.

Episode 134: Dow on 'valuing nature', and a new niche for fuel cells

August 3, 2018

By Joel Makower and Katie Fehrenbacher

This week, we also explore why August is the new October for sustainability.

Episode 133: Calling all change agents, valuing total impact

July 27, 2018

By Heather Clancy and Joel Makower

This week, we also debate how retailers can champion circular economy principles and 8 common traits of successful sustainability leaders.

Adam Bumpus, Senior Research Fellow, University of Melbourne, accelerators, research, innovation

Adam Bumpus, Senior Research Fellow, University of Melbourne, on innovation and blockchain

June 29, 2018

Adam Bumpus, Senior Research Fellow at the School of Geography at the University of Melbourne, talks his excitement about how accelerators can spur innovation and startups' technologies, opening new sustainable business models. He also discusses how blockchain can aid the energy revolution.