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Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation

Sustainable innovation can reduce environmental harm, but a promising idea is not the same as a proven solution. This section examines climate technology, energy systems, materials and durable products by asking what is ready, what it costs, which problems it solves and which new risks or trade-offs it creates.

Innovation examines emerging ideas, technologies, and creative approaches that push sustainability forward. This section focuses on the thinkers, engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs working to solve environmental challenges through new tools and systems.

From renewable energy breakthroughs to circular design strategies, these stories explore experimentation, early-stage concepts, and transformative models that could reshape how we live and produce. It’s a space for curious readers who want to follow what’s next — and how innovation can be directed toward a more equitable and resilient future.

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How Solar Panels Can Reduce Your Energy Bill AND Your Carbon Footprint

December 12, 2025September 25, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

As people start to worry more about how the harmful by-products of energy sources are growing, there has been an increasing number of homes installing solar panels.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Economics, Lifestyle, Politics
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SOUR Launches Carbon Calculator for Architecture and Construction

December 22, 2023July 30, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

SOUR Studio, a design studio that addresses social and urban problems, has launched a Carbon Calculator for Architecture and Construction.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Architecture, Carbon
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Biodegradable Plastics To Lead Europe Toward Greener And Sustainable Future

October 22, 2023July 24, 2021 by Swamini Kulkarni

The Europe biodegradable plastics market is growing, due to its eco-friendly nature, rise in consumer adoption, and increased industry demand.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Plastic
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How Crowdlending for Solar Power is Empowering Local Communities in Uganda to Drive the Energy Transition

October 22, 2023July 22, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

GoParity partnered with SolarPipo Group, a one-stop-shop for solar energy projects in Uganda, to raise funds for dairy cooperatives in the country to go solar.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation
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Bringing Sustainability to Schools

November 19, 2023July 16, 2021 by Jane Marsh

If schools focus on green initiatives, kids of all ages can learn about it even before they buy a smart car or volunteer with environmental community programs.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Education
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Inoka: A Sustainable Solution to Disposable Masks

October 22, 2023June 21, 2021 by Daniel Yin

This is the story of the founder of Inoka, a UK-based start-up aiming to address the vast problem of disposable mask use that recent events have necessitated.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation
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Impact Investing 101: Helping the Planet & Earning a Return

October 22, 2023May 13, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

With the rise of more sustainable businesses and organizations has come an increase in the number of impact investments available.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation
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Understanding the Importance of Eco-Friendly Solutions in Public Space Design

November 20, 2025November 21, 2020 by Lilly Miller

Design-wise, times are changing: More and more eco-friendly solutions are being developed & implemented in the sphere of public space design.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Architecture, Carbon, Design, Environment, Sustainability
Modular house

Modular Construction: More Efficient, More Environmental

April 25, 2024October 30, 2020 by Daniel Gray

Greater focus on sustainability in recent years has led architects and builders to put the environment in focus with their creations.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Architecture, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
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How Remote Working Contributes to Energy Conservation

October 22, 2023October 23, 2020 by DebD

Remote working offers, amongst other benefits, the general sense of satisfaction that one is having a beneficial impact on the environment.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Carbon, Economics, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
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Simple Switch: Ethical Shopping as the New Normal

October 22, 2023August 24, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Sustainable Shopping: New ethical Amazon alternative Simple Switch is raising money to make exploitation obsolete.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Economics, Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Reforestation
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Stitch by Stitch: With Kutch Weaving and Kala Cotton Fabric

October 22, 2023August 2, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Stitch by Stitch: A socially responsible textile brand committed to working with sustainable materials while supporting marginalized communities.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Asia, Cotton, Ecology, Economics, Equality, India, Organic, Organic farming, Pesticides, Poverty
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How to Select the Right Sustainability Certification Program for Your Organization

October 22, 2023June 26, 2020 by David Goodman

A Guide to Sustainability Certification: 8 Criteria that will help you to Select the Right Sustainability Certification Program for Your Organization.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Economics, Ethics, Sustainability
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Thinking Huts Launches First ‘Building Minds Project’ in Madagascar

October 22, 2023June 21, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Thinking Huts, an innovator in humanitarian technology, aims to provide quality education infrastructure faster, at a lower cost, and with decreased waste.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Design, Education, Poverty
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Are Biofuels Our Future?

October 22, 2023June 8, 2020 by Giles Kirkland

Biofuels are a hot topic amongst those in the know at the moment, especially as they offer a more sustainable and carbon-neutral alternative to traditional fuels.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Carbon, Climate, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
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Uneako: An Innovative Approach to Pollution and Poverty

October 22, 2023June 6, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Pollution and poverty—two critical issues, affecting people the world over, that Uneako founders Ankit and Atul Tripathi are taking steps to address.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Plastic, Pollution, Poverty, Recycling, Renewables, Sustainability
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