Palm oil production has higher carbon cost than previously thought
Palm oil is commonly used in our society but it has a major impact on the environment. According to a new study, the carbon cost when one hectare of forest is cleared to make...
Category: Sustainability
Samsung Electronics to go 100% renewable
Samsung Electronics will source 100% renewable energy for its energy used in the U.S., Europe and China within the next two years. South Korean electronics giant announced last week that it will expand the...
African cities need better, smarter infrastructure
To help achieve the sustainable urbanisation goals of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, African urban leaders will have to develop infrastructure that supports integrated, people-focused cities. Rapid population growth and urbanisation will see nearly...
City planning guidelines for a better climate
Climate change will alter our living conditions, especially in densely populated cities. Trees and green areas can have a cooling effect and protect against flooding. How can green infrastructure be taken into account in...
Low-carbon cities promise cleaner air, more jobs and less inequality
A new report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions shows major benefits for governments that direct city infrastructure investments into sustainable projects. The paper The Economic and Social Benefits of Low-Carbon Cities: A Systematic...
IKEA goes ‘truly circular’ with new sustainability commitments
IKEA has announced new plans that will enable the company to become ‘truly circular’ by 2030. This includes extending the life of products and materials and using resources in a smarter way. Swedish furniture...
Plastic waste reaches the last wilderness
The Antarctic has so far been considered one of the most pristine regions on our planet. But researchers have now discovered traces of microplastics and hazardous chemicals in snow and ice samples brought back...
Biodegradable deterrent protects crops and insects
Traditional insecticides are killers: they not only kill pests, they also endanger bees and other beneficial insects, as well as affecting biodiversity in soils, lakes, rivers and seas. A team from the Technical University...
World Oceans Day this Friday, 8 June 2018
Join us in caring for the world´s oceans! This Friday, 8 June 2018, is dedicated to just that. As you are probably aware, there are many threats to marine habitats that affect both plants...
Netherlands to build world’s first habitable 3D printed houses
The world’s first habitable 3D printed concrete houses are to be built in the Netherlands this year. Known as Project Milestone, the development in Eindhoven will comprise five sustainable houses. The construction of the...
Seaweed could solve global plastics problem
Indonesia can play a key role in the fight against plastic waste by developing bioplastics out of seaweed. We live in a plastic society – and are poisoning ourselves and our planet for this...
Vegan diets are best for the environment
Cutting out meat and dairy is one of the best ways to reduce your environmental impact, according to new research. New research from Oxford University and the Swiss agricultural research institute Agroscope shows that...
New study helps ease environmental impact of palm oil production
Palm oil production has a huge effect on the environment, with large areas of ecosystems cleared to make way for plantations. But there are ways to ease the environmental impact, says a new study....
Smart recycling of battery waste from electric vehicles
Today‘s electromobility consumes large amounts of traction batteries, preferably high-performance lithium-ion batteries. These batteries contain valuable raw materials and should not be discarded as waste at the end of their life. The research project...
EU proposes ban on drinking straws and other single-use plastics
The European Commission is recommending a ban on single-use plastics, such as cutlery, food containers and drink cups. The announcement is part of Brussels efforts to reduce marine litter. The European Commission is proposing...
Sustainable cities are about equity, too
Sustainable urban strategies that focus on providing new green spaces often do so at the expense of social justice. The “just green enough” model instead aims to clean up the environment without sacrificing equity....
Urban growth to concentrate in just a few countries
Two out of every three people are likely to be living in cities by 2050, according to a new UN report. India, China and Nigeria will account for much of that growth. Two-thirds of...
Puffin numbers fall on Farne Islands
Puffin numbers on Britain’s remote Farne Islands may have fallen by an average of 12 per cent, according to the National Trust. The struggling seabird population could have dropped by as much as 42...
England at risk of serious water deficits
Rivers and wildlife in England could be left without sufficient water due to climate change and demand from a growing population, the Environment Agency has warned. England is at risk of serious water deficits...
Making fashion circular is latest runway trend
Some of the biggest names in fashion have joined forces to create a thriving industry based on the principles of a circular economy. The goal is to radically change an industry that is known...
