Energy
Tide-riding ‘kite’ powers island grid
This underwater powerstation taps the surging currents beneath the sea's surface.
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Household
This world-first top is made from digested nylon
Reusing the nylon in old clothes to make new clothes has been impossible until now.
Household
The winemakers breaking up with glass bottles
These flatter, lighter bottles could soon be chilling in your fridge.
Transport
A sky-high commuter hub headed for Dubai
This city-wide electric air taxi service is scheduled for lift-off in 2026, ushering in a new era of urban transportation.
Energy
Can this duo create the world's coolest windows?
These new glazing technologies will work together to slash the carbon footprint of buildings.
Planet
Big surf brand dives into seaweed textiles
Seaweed startup Uluu has attracted a surf fashion heavyweight to further its plastic-free mission.
Business
Food startups set sights on ‘world without waste’
Instead of heading to landfill, more surplus factory and supermarket food will be handed out to those who need it.
Household
Thin air went into the making of this snack
Hidden within this chocolate is a new class of sustainable protein that's been cooked up using only air, water and electricity.
Planet
Eco-friendly footwear takes the next step
The world's first all-natural rubber sole is hitting the sidewalk and leaving no microplastics in its wake.
Planet
A cleanup for one of earth's most polluted cities
The Ocean Cleanup is gearing up to intercept plastic from the rivers of Mumbai – one of the largest and most polluted cities in the world.
Energy
Heat pump 2.0 serves up cleaner home comfort
Will 2024 be the year that the humble heat pump emerges as a foolproof home heating upgrade?
Household
The next-generation gadgets powered by indoor light
Could this new tech that draws energy from ambient light pave the way for a battery-free future?