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Japanese scientists sent the first-ever satellite made of wood into orbit on Monday. Its success could revolutionize the space-engineering industry. Why It Flies: The satellite space race is in full swing, putting more man-made objects into orbit than ever. Finding a way to make satellites more sustainable could be a game-changer for both company checkbooks and the Earth’s […]
The Future. Countries all around the world are instituting new rules and initiatives to curb the amount of luggage travelers carry, especially as tourism hits record highs. The hope is that by reducing luggage, the tourism industry could lower the amount of carbon emissions it emits and make traveling logistics more friendly for residents. If […]
The Future. American fashion label Ministry of Supply has partnered with MIT’s Self-Assembly Line on a dress that’s essentially a blank canvas for whatever the customer wants at that very moment. You just have to apply some heat. Once it’s ready for a full roll-out, the new marker of sustainability will be owning just a […]
The Future. Biotech fashion brand Normal Phenomena of Life (NPOL) is using synthetic biology to create one-of-a-kind clothing. It’s not just a greener way to make luxury pieces but also a comment on the indistinguishability of mass-produced clothing. As the fashion industry wrestles with its emissions, products from cutting-edge companies like NPOL or innovative mainstays […]
The Future. Rick Fox’s construction company, Partanna, finished building its first prototype home using a cement-less and carbon-negative alternative concrete. With concrete production representing 8% of greenhouse gas emissions (almost all thanks to cement), the material could be a building block for a more sustainable industry… and get the marketing push it needs thanks to […]
Sustainability hits the runway
Cities harness the power of wasted energy
A crop of billionaires wants to harness the power of the sun,
EV sales jumped two-thirds in 2022, even as traditional auto sales fell.
We may be entering a new year, but the consequences of climate change are only becoming more urgent.