Floating platforms create ‘land on water’
The modular units could house buildings, wind turbines, and solar panel installations
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Closing down old and leaky ‘orphaned’ oil wells
This innovative company is tackling methane emissions at the source
A smart system ends shower water waste
Instant hot water removes the need to let showers heat up before stepping in
Can this novel gel label cut food waste?
The smart ‘bumpy’ labels make it easy to assess food freshness in real time
Can forest floor mirrors boost plant growth?
A mirror system increases light exposure to improve seedling survival rates
Microwaving waste cooking oil into chemicals
These chemicals could be used to create plastics and pharmaceuticals
Growing rubies from waste materials
A new technique produces sustainable rubies that appear identical to natural ones
Revamping classic cars into EVs of the future
This company preserves the heritage of iconic cars, but with a greener footprint
Hydropower tech that works on any terrain
The new system doesn’t require steep hills to store energy
An add-on filter combats microplastics
This device for washing machines captures microfibres shed during a cycle
Underwater storage for clean energy
The flexible design could provide reliable energy storage for offshore wind
Burying CO2 in waste deep underground
Pumping organic matter underground helps to tackle the climate crisis