Environment
Solar Farm To Generate Power For 250,000 Israelis
Israeli farmers are providing a parcel of land each for solar panels to generate renewable power for a quarter of a million people. The country enjoys an enviable 300 days of sunshine a year, on average, yet nearly 70 percent of its electricity is produced by burning natural gas from its massive reserves in the […]
May 09, 2023
Machine Pollination Tackles Climate Change, Food Demands
That the world’s bee population is in crisis is no secret. Scientists, conservationists and agriculturalists have been scrambling for a solution to a situation that could be catastrophic for humans who rely on these stripy natural pollinators and their winged cohorts to propagate much of the food that we eat. Israeli company Edete says it […]
May 04, 2023
Video App Turns Trash Into Cash For 100,000 Israelis
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure – and that’s the way it is for nearly 100,000 Israelis, thanks to a new app. They’re getting discounts and coupons on anything from surfing and rock climbing lessons to online eco-friendly clothing and beauty stores, just by filming themselves properly disposing of litter they find outside. “We […]
May 01, 2023
Growing “Ghost” Protein For Plant-Based Food
From coconut-oil cheese to powdered egg mix made of chickpea, there are plenty of animal-free alternatives out there to enjoy. But they all face the same problem. Because they lack the natural protein content of their animal counterparts, they have to be supplemented with protein powders made from pea, soy, and other sources. That gives […]
March 01, 2023
Wear It, Plant It: World’s First Fully Compostable Footwear
It’s summer, and the ritual of buying a new pair of flimsy plastic flip-flops for the beach begins again. They wear out, so you trash them, and the cycle repeats year after year. This ‘wear them and trash them’ cycle is one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste contamination in the world. But there’s […]
January 19, 2023
Out Of The Box: The First Aid Kit To Treat Oil Spills
Startup says floating barrier is instant, easy-to-use and effective
January 15, 2023
The Watermelon Plum That’s Beating Climate Change
Hybrid fruits are resistant to intensifying weather conditions
December 22, 2022
The Plastic Packaging That Turns To Soil In Six Months
Israeli startup develops a fully compostable alternative
November 29, 2022
Algae, The Natural Alternative To Dyeing Clothes With Chemicals
Using marine organisms for color is safe, sustainable and doesn't pollute
November 10, 2022
The New “Plastic” That’s Actually Made From Wood
Israeli startup turns waste from sawmills into a super-strong material
November 01, 2022
Your Next Scented Candle Could Be Made Of Recycled Plastic
Patented process breathes new life into waste destined for landfill
October 24, 2022
Cleared For Take-Off: Israel Flies World’s First All-Electric Airplane
Alice heralds a new era of cheaper and more sustainable air travel
October 13, 2022
Women Grow Mushrooms To Beat Poverty In Africa
Israeli project gives them skills and resources to double their income
October 12, 2022
Monitoring Air Pollution Street-By-Street, Hour-By-Hour
Google buys startup that finds cleanest routes for walkers and drivers
September 21, 2022
Turning Your Kitchen Leftovers Into Cooking Gas
$1,000 device in the backyard could help beat the fuel crisis
September 04, 2022