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Floating Gardens Could Ensure Sustainable Farming with Changing Climate

A new study has identified that the floating gardens of Bangladesh, set up to grow food crops during flood seasons, could be a sustainable solution for regions of the world vulnerable to flooding caused by climate change.

1 Apr 2021

KRAIBURG TPE is Supplying New Solutions that Push the Plastics Circular Economy Forward

KRAIBURG TPE is presenting a new series of compounds that will enable European OEMs to still use optimum materials for exterior automotive applications in the future.

31 Mar 2021

Food Waste Helps Secure Future Fish

Human food scraps could be used to create high-quality food for farmed fish, leading to a more sustainable global fish economy, according to a team of researchers at The University of Western Australia.

31 Mar 2021

Global University Leaders Commit to Joint Action on Reaching UN 2030 Sustainability Goals

University presidents from 30 countries unite for the first time to announce action on climate change by signing the Joint Statement of Global University Leaders on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, witnessed by UN officials.

31 Mar 2021

Global Sustainability Leaders the Red Sea Development Company and SOURCE Global, PBC Join Forces to Set New Standard for Sustainable Bottled Water

In response to growing consumer demand for sustainable products and travel experiences, The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) – the developer behind the most regenerative tourism project in the world – and SOURCE® – the earth’s first renewable, sustainable water brand, have come together to set a new global standard in bottled water.

29 Mar 2021

Palm Oil Yields on Existing Farms Could be Increased with Improved Management Practices

Palm oil, the most important source of vegetable oil in the world, is derived from the fruit of perennial palm trees, which are farmed year-round in mostly tropical areas. The palm fruit is harvested manually every 10 days to two weeks, then transported to a mill for processing, and ultimately exported and made into a dizzying array of products from food to toiletries to biodiesel.

26 Mar 2021

Grass can Help Produce Sustainable Biofuels

According to a new study, certain grasses are a sustainable source of energy that could be crucial for achieving net-zero carbon emissions, and these grasses can withstand adverse growing environments.

26 Mar 2021

Study Explains Why Commercial Carbon Capture and Sequestration Ends in Failure

According to scientists from the University of California, San Diego, there are 12 crucial traits that describe why commercial carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects fail or succeed in the United States.

23 Mar 2021

New First-Time Study to Examine the Impact of Ocean Noise Pollution on Ireland’s Marine Life

Ireland’s first real-time acoustic monitoring project of cetacean species (whales, dolphins and porpoise) was launched this week off the South Coast of Ireland, with the goal of creating a near real-time detection model for these species and examining the impact rising ocean noise pollution is having on Ireland’s marine life.

22 Mar 2021

Seaweed Supplements can Cut Methane Emissions Without Compromising Meat Quality

Livestock farming is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide because ruminants like sheep and cattle produce methane as a byproduct of digestion.

18 Mar 2021