Tag: Materials Industry

The Conflict Between the Sustainable Development Goals and Environmental Activists

At the end of the 20th century, the United Nations (UN) launched the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs were a list of eight Goals with a...

Part 1 Erosion: How Much is it Costing US?

Soil erosion has been one of the most persistent challenges humanity has faced since the advent of agriculture over 10,000 years ago. Loss of...

Greening the Jukskei River: Scaling Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Johannesburg, South Africa

Alexandra Township is a 20-square-block enclave in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa’s northern suburbs. Established in 1902, the township was built to house...

Solar Panel Maintenance: How To Keep Your Panels Clean

For homeowners who have invested in solar energy, understanding how to properly care for your solar system is crucial for ensuring optimal efficiency and...

To make Mars warmer, just add nanorods

If humans released enough engineered nanoparticles into the atmosphere of Mars, the planet could become more than 30 K warmer – enough to support...

Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future, is the Platinum Sponsor of this year’s Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster Cleantech Innovation Awards...

Why We Invested: Aepnus

Onshoring of key supply chains is becoming increasingly important for the energy transition. To this end, the battery manufacturing supply chain outside of China...

Recycling Challenges: Designing for Post-Consumer Waste

In the beauty industry, packaging plays a crucial role not only in attracting consumers but also in protecting the integrity of...

How to Compost No Matter Where You Live: Transforming Food Waste into Gardening Gold

Compost bins made from wood pallets in a garden. Photo by Jo Zimny Photos used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Composting can be for anyone!...

Food Transportation Needs to be an Essential Service

As Canadian rail transportation spiralled downward to a complete halt in the latter part of August, the inability to move any products by rail...

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