Hovering low over the ground and shooting mangrove seeds into the water, drones may become a common sight in Myanmar by the end of the year. It's part of a reforestation project that aims to restore a natural ecosystem that is beneficial to wildlife, the environment and the local population.
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A new flying taxi-bubble is about to get tested on the river Seine in Paris: powered by green energy and producing zero emissions, it promises to help relieve traffic congestion and improve air quality in urban centres, and to make urban mobility just that little bit smarter.
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The German startup Solmove has developed a system of glass panels embedded with solar cells that can be used to cover roads and generate energy. It's the latest step in solar road technology, and looks set to give a boost to the electric car market too.
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The medical startup AIME has successfully combined public health data and artificial intelligence to come up with a method of predicting the outbreak of epidemics before they even happen.
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The app Mumm provides local and refugee women in Cairo the opportunity to sell their homecooked food to the public. For many of the women involved, this is their only possibility to earn their own income and offers them the opportunity to gain financial autonomy.
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A new smart bench with USB charging points and wireless connectivity has been popping up in public spaces in cities across North America: free solar-powered phone charging and WiFi connectivity are only two of the benefits it can offer.
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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Dresden have come up with a way of turning the CO2 produced by biogas plants into a versatile organic wax. That means good news for both alternative energy and the cosmetic industry.
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Ownership is so last century. The new startup Slock.it wants to make it easier for people to share their assets in a direct, autonomous and secure way - by integrating blockchain into the sharing economy.
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By repurposing one of the main by-products of the coffee industry, CoffeeFlour have found a way to create economic, social and environmental value from what is usually thought of as a waste product and turned it into a valuable resource.
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The social startup SOLshare gives people in rural areas of Bangladesh access to energy that's both cheap and clean - and also supplies them with an extra source of income.
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Social entrepreneurs promote social innovation in areas including health, environment, education, poverty alleviation, inclusion, justice and human rights. They do this by applying business clout together with a focus on social and ecological values, by being creative, and by having the courage to try new approaches.
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Giant concrete spheres at the bottom of the ocean could be the batteries of the future. At least that is what experts from Fraunhofer Institute believe after conducting some successful tests in the lake of Constance.
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If we want to ensure our cities are smarter, more liveable and more sustainable in the future, we need to come up with transport solutions that save space and resources. Nüwiel's smart electric bike trailer seems like a clever step in the right direction.
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Electromobility is catching on, but progress is slow - many potential new users are still put off by the charging process, and afraid of getting stuck in the middle of nowhere with an empty battery. The PlugSurfing app wants to simplify things: declaring war on the confusing jungle of charging stations, energy providers and billing systems.
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E-mobility has never been so cool. A new self-driving minibus has been doing the rounds, and is set to conquer the hearts of passengers and smart-transport enthusiasts the world over.
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Is that apple really organic? What is actually in that face cream? The new "HawkSpex mobile" app from the Fraunhofer Institute uses the existing technology inside your smartphone to check the credentials of all kinds of different products.
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Drones can be useful to deliver food or medical supplies to remote areas, but it is sometimes problematic to retrieve them after drop-off. APSARA could be the solution: the one-way drone is made of biodegradable material and can simply decompose after use.
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Californian startup Isidore Electronics Recycling is turning electronic waste recycling into employment opportunities for people coming out of the criminal justice system.
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Coffee farmers often earn far too little for their product. In Peru, a startup is introducing them to a solar-powered technology that allows them to become coffee roasters and, consequently, increase their earning potential.
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Reforestation at the click of a button - can it really be that simple? Since 2009 the sustainable search engine company Ecosia has been proving it’s possible by helping plant almost 6 million trees. We spoke to Ecosia about their success, the importance of transparency, and taking a piece of the Google pie.
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