The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way OutReju's innovative polyester recycling technology could transform the textile industry, but market readiness is in question.
Teen Scientists Win Earth Prize for Electricity-Free RefrigeratorTeenage scientists created a sustainable refrigeration unit, Thermavault, to transport temperature-sensitive medications without electricity.
for FIFA world cup 2035, saudi arabia reveals 15 stadium designs fusing nature & heritageSaudi Arabia plans to host FIFA World Cup 2034 with 15 advanced stadiums spread across five host cities, showcasing innovative, sustainable, and technologically advanced designs.
Quilt, Furno Materials & RA Capital share the stage at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunchTechCrunch Disrupt 2024 highlights innovative strategies for startups tackling climate change in competition with established tech giants.Experts will discuss how to leverage weaknesses in legacy industries to build competitive advantages.
Drought-prone southern France to inaugurate first 'air-to-water' plantA southern French département will launch the world's first 'air-to-water' plant in 2026 to address water scarcity.
The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way OutReju's innovative polyester recycling technology could transform the textile industry, but market readiness is in question.
Teen Scientists Win Earth Prize for Electricity-Free RefrigeratorTeenage scientists created a sustainable refrigeration unit, Thermavault, to transport temperature-sensitive medications without electricity.
for FIFA world cup 2035, saudi arabia reveals 15 stadium designs fusing nature & heritageSaudi Arabia plans to host FIFA World Cup 2034 with 15 advanced stadiums spread across five host cities, showcasing innovative, sustainable, and technologically advanced designs.
Quilt, Furno Materials & RA Capital share the stage at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunchTechCrunch Disrupt 2024 highlights innovative strategies for startups tackling climate change in competition with established tech giants.Experts will discuss how to leverage weaknesses in legacy industries to build competitive advantages.
Drought-prone southern France to inaugurate first 'air-to-water' plantA southern French département will launch the world's first 'air-to-water' plant in 2026 to address water scarcity.
German startup secures $62M for 'carbon negative' power plantsReverion's mini power plant efficiently generates clean energy, captures CO2, and produces hydrogen, showcasing a sustainable approach to energy generation.
Tech Updates: Nokia Brings 200 Tech Jobs to San Jose With Sustainable Chip PlantBay Area companies are pioneering innovations in sustainable technology, including AI processors and carbon-based food products.
German startup secures $62M for 'carbon negative' power plantsReverion's mini power plant efficiently generates clean energy, captures CO2, and produces hydrogen, showcasing a sustainable approach to energy generation.
Tech Updates: Nokia Brings 200 Tech Jobs to San Jose With Sustainable Chip PlantBay Area companies are pioneering innovations in sustainable technology, including AI processors and carbon-based food products.
This Robot Copies LifeBy DecomposingBiodegradable robotics could reduce e-waste by utilizing materials that naturally decompose.
Climate and health needs are driving materials advancesMaterials science plays a key role in addressing environmental challenges and advancing healthcare technologies.
This Sponge Captures the Teeny Bits of Gold in Electronic WasteA self-building sponge efficiently collects gold from e-waste, offering a greener alternative to harsh processing methods.The sponge's design integrates graphene and chitosan for effective gold ion absorption.
This Robot Copies LifeBy DecomposingBiodegradable robotics could reduce e-waste by utilizing materials that naturally decompose.
Climate and health needs are driving materials advancesMaterials science plays a key role in addressing environmental challenges and advancing healthcare technologies.
This Sponge Captures the Teeny Bits of Gold in Electronic WasteA self-building sponge efficiently collects gold from e-waste, offering a greener alternative to harsh processing methods.The sponge's design integrates graphene and chitosan for effective gold ion absorption.
Ampler Nova Pro is a USB-C charged e-bike designed for hustlers - Yanko DesignAmpler's Nova e-bike uniquely features a USB-C charging port, simplifying the charging process and reducing e-waste.
U.S. Researchers Are Developing An EV Battery Without 'Forever Chemicals'The contamination risk from improperly disposed EV batteries necessitates the development of safer alternatives.
Oxford's FluoRok secures 9.2M from BGF and others - Silicon CanalsFluoRok secured £7.7M in funding to expand production of fluorochemicals critical for lithium-ion batteries.
U.S. Researchers Are Developing An EV Battery Without 'Forever Chemicals'The contamination risk from improperly disposed EV batteries necessitates the development of safer alternatives.
Oxford's FluoRok secures 9.2M from BGF and others - Silicon CanalsFluoRok secured £7.7M in funding to expand production of fluorochemicals critical for lithium-ion batteries.
Coca-Cola's new hydrogen-powered vending machine doesn't need a power outletCoca-Cola is introducing hydrogen-powered vending machines at World Expo 2025.
Opinion: In California, electrified transportation is the future despite negative hypeCalifornia's electric vehicle sales surged in the first quarter of 2024, showing strong growth and disproving critics' predictions of a downward trend.
converted porsche 911 by everrati comes with electric powertrain and viper green finishEverrati upgrades Porsche 911 (964) with electric powertrain while preserving its classic design, enhancing performance and introducing a unique Viper Green exterior.
Watch How This 12-Bay EV Charging Station Was Installed In Just A Few Hours3ti's Papilio3 charging station can be quickly installed, enhancing accessibility for EV drivers with its solar capabilities.
Would Tesla consider a gigafactory in the Philippines?President Marcos Jr. seeks to encourage Tesla to establish a gigafactory in the Philippines, highlighting the nation's potential for sustainable technology.
Tesla Roadster Replacement Battery Cuts Weight, Improves PerformanceRe/Cell provides Tesla Roadster battery replacements that enhance performance and reduce weight, offering an estimated range of over 210 miles.
Opinion: In California, electrified transportation is the future despite negative hypeCalifornia's electric vehicle sales surged in the first quarter of 2024, showing strong growth and disproving critics' predictions of a downward trend.
converted porsche 911 by everrati comes with electric powertrain and viper green finishEverrati upgrades Porsche 911 (964) with electric powertrain while preserving its classic design, enhancing performance and introducing a unique Viper Green exterior.
Watch How This 12-Bay EV Charging Station Was Installed In Just A Few Hours3ti's Papilio3 charging station can be quickly installed, enhancing accessibility for EV drivers with its solar capabilities.
Would Tesla consider a gigafactory in the Philippines?President Marcos Jr. seeks to encourage Tesla to establish a gigafactory in the Philippines, highlighting the nation's potential for sustainable technology.
Tesla Roadster Replacement Battery Cuts Weight, Improves PerformanceRe/Cell provides Tesla Roadster battery replacements that enhance performance and reduce weight, offering an estimated range of over 210 miles.
Google goes nuclear to power AI data centresGoogle partners with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors for AI data centre energy, addressing clean energy needs.
VCs have poured billions into a nascent nuclear technology - these are the 4 companies to watchBig Tech is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) for sustainable AI energy solutions, despite uncertainties regarding their effectiveness and power generation capacity.
Bill Gates' nuclear energy startup inks new data center dealTerraPower partners with Sabey Data Centers to advance nuclear energy for AI data centers, addressing energy demands and climate concerns.
Google goes nuclear to power AI data centresGoogle partners with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors for AI data centre energy, addressing clean energy needs.
VCs have poured billions into a nascent nuclear technology - these are the 4 companies to watchBig Tech is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) for sustainable AI energy solutions, despite uncertainties regarding their effectiveness and power generation capacity.
Bill Gates' nuclear energy startup inks new data center dealTerraPower partners with Sabey Data Centers to advance nuclear energy for AI data centers, addressing energy demands and climate concerns.
Cycloid champions modular controls for sustainable GreenOps platform engineeringCycloid enhances cloud resource management through its new service, Components, promoting sustainable and efficient platform engineering practices.
Women's Day 2025: Accelerate Action Through Women-Led Innovations - Yanko DesignThe theme for International Women's Day 2025, 'Accelerate Action,' emphasizes the urgency for gender equality and collective action to achieve it sooner than projected.
Amsterdam's biotech firm Photanol files for bankruptcyPhotanol BV has filed for bankruptcy due to financing challenges, halting its promising CO2-to-chemical technology.
Valar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site | TechCrunchSmall modular reactors (SMRs) attract over $1.5 billion funding as tech companies seek energy for AI models and governments support the industry.
CoreWeave partner EcoDataCenter racks up half a billion dollars to build more sustainable buildings for AI | TechCrunchEcoDataCenter raised $478 million to enhance sustainable data center technologies due to increasing demand for AI traffic.
Seedable Studio Secures 100,000 Investment to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Software DevelopmentSeedable Studio launched with a focus on developing sustainable digital products, supported by £100,000 in seed funding.
Laurene Powell-Jobs joins Amazon in backing nuclear startup X-Energy in $700M round | TechCrunchX-Energy secures $200 million to enhance nuclear reactor projects, collaborating with Amazon for future developments.
Origen Secures $13M Series A to Scale Limestone-Based Carbon Removal TechnologyOrigen raised $13 million to enhance its limestone-based carbon removal technology and expand globally.
Amsterdam's Solaq raises 1.4M to harvest water from air - Silicon CanalsSolaq has secured €1.4M funding to develop sustainable Air-to-Water technology for clean water access, targeting areas with unreliable water sources.
Valar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site | TechCrunchSmall modular reactors (SMRs) attract over $1.5 billion funding as tech companies seek energy for AI models and governments support the industry.
CoreWeave partner EcoDataCenter racks up half a billion dollars to build more sustainable buildings for AI | TechCrunchEcoDataCenter raised $478 million to enhance sustainable data center technologies due to increasing demand for AI traffic.
Seedable Studio Secures 100,000 Investment to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Software DevelopmentSeedable Studio launched with a focus on developing sustainable digital products, supported by £100,000 in seed funding.
Laurene Powell-Jobs joins Amazon in backing nuclear startup X-Energy in $700M round | TechCrunchX-Energy secures $200 million to enhance nuclear reactor projects, collaborating with Amazon for future developments.
Origen Secures $13M Series A to Scale Limestone-Based Carbon Removal TechnologyOrigen raised $13 million to enhance its limestone-based carbon removal technology and expand globally.
Amsterdam's Solaq raises 1.4M to harvest water from air - Silicon CanalsSolaq has secured €1.4M funding to develop sustainable Air-to-Water technology for clean water access, targeting areas with unreliable water sources.
Free hot water from your WiFi? The smart tech revolution that could help homeowners saveRecycling waste heat from data centers can significantly lower energy costs for homeowners.Heata's system provides free hot water by harnessing waste heat from cloud computing.
Sweden's homes heated by a giant underground thermos DW 02/27/2025Västerås uses innovative heat battery technology to provide efficient district heating through a co-generation power plant.
Exclusive: Nexalus has a new method for liquid-cooling data centers that could make the waste heat useful | TechCrunchTech companies are shifting to more efficient cooling methods, like liquid cooling, to manage surging power demands in data centers.Nexalus's cooling system increases efficiency and has the potential to repurpose waste heat.
Six Green Technologies To Keep Your Home Warm This WinterRecent innovations in home heating technology enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Free hot water from your WiFi? The smart tech revolution that could help homeowners saveRecycling waste heat from data centers can significantly lower energy costs for homeowners.Heata's system provides free hot water by harnessing waste heat from cloud computing.
Sweden's homes heated by a giant underground thermos DW 02/27/2025Västerås uses innovative heat battery technology to provide efficient district heating through a co-generation power plant.
Exclusive: Nexalus has a new method for liquid-cooling data centers that could make the waste heat useful | TechCrunchTech companies are shifting to more efficient cooling methods, like liquid cooling, to manage surging power demands in data centers.Nexalus's cooling system increases efficiency and has the potential to repurpose waste heat.
Six Green Technologies To Keep Your Home Warm This WinterRecent innovations in home heating technology enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Tesla's first four-hour Megapacks in the Netherlands are now operationalTesla's Megapacks have launched the Netherlands' first four-hour, grid-scale battery system, enhancing grid stability and consumer costs.
This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - and it's $700 off right nowSolar generators capture and store solar energy, providing a sustainable energy solution for users.
Tesla's first four-hour Megapacks in the Netherlands are now operationalTesla's Megapacks have launched the Netherlands' first four-hour, grid-scale battery system, enhancing grid stability and consumer costs.
This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - and it's $700 off right nowSolar generators capture and store solar energy, providing a sustainable energy solution for users.
Politicians Blame Los Angeles Fires on Explosion of AI Data CentersCalifornia faces severe wildfires and a water crisis exacerbated by drought and rising demands from the AI industry.
Astronauts Release Wooden Satellite From Space StationThe first wooden satellite has been deployed to explore sustainable space materials.
Baseball Mud Bath Has Scientific BackingRadical optimism is essential for progress through innovation in addressing global challenges.
Astronauts Release Wooden Satellite From Space StationThe first wooden satellite has been deployed to explore sustainable space materials.
Baseball Mud Bath Has Scientific BackingRadical optimism is essential for progress through innovation in addressing global challenges.
These nearly silent wind turbines have owl-inspired 'feathers'Biome Renewables has developed an owl-inspired design to reduce wind turbine noise, addressing a major barrier to wind farm placement and operation.
Anker shows off its solar beach umbrella at CES 2025 | TechCrunchAnker's solar umbrella features advanced perovskite solar cells for enhanced efficiency, aiming to enhance outdoor charging options for electronic devices.
BMW installs 'motionless' wind energy device at Mini factoryAeromine's bladeless wind energy technology efficiently captures wind to generate power, providing a complementary solution to solar energy.
Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and the results blew me awayWind power is a viable alternative to solar power in environments with limited sunlight, such as the UK.
Sweden's Mine Storage wins 22M EU grantMine Storage is enhancing grid stability and resilience with a €22M EU Innovation Fund grant for renewable energy integration.
Ultra-Portable Wind Turbine Generator Lets You Fast-Charge Your Devices Anywhere with Green Energy - Yanko DesignThe Shine 2.0 generator provides portable power from wind, offering a reliable, sustainable energy source for outdoor adventures, irrespective of sunlight.
Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and here's how it faredPortable wind turbines like the Shine Turbine offer a viable energy source when solar power is insufficient, especially in cloudy climates.
BMW installs 'motionless' wind energy device at Mini factoryAeromine's bladeless wind energy technology efficiently captures wind to generate power, providing a complementary solution to solar energy.
Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and the results blew me awayWind power is a viable alternative to solar power in environments with limited sunlight, such as the UK.
Sweden's Mine Storage wins 22M EU grantMine Storage is enhancing grid stability and resilience with a €22M EU Innovation Fund grant for renewable energy integration.
Ultra-Portable Wind Turbine Generator Lets You Fast-Charge Your Devices Anywhere with Green Energy - Yanko DesignThe Shine 2.0 generator provides portable power from wind, offering a reliable, sustainable energy source for outdoor adventures, irrespective of sunlight.
Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and here's how it faredPortable wind turbines like the Shine Turbine offer a viable energy source when solar power is insufficient, especially in cloudy climates.
MetroED gets state grant for green tech programsMetroED received a nearly $1 million grant to enhance technical education for sustainable jobs in response to workforce needs.The funding focuses on preparing students for careers in green technology and meeting regional labor market demands.
Microsoft shows off water-saving design for data centersMicrosoft's new data center cooling technology aims to drastically minimize water consumption while maintaining energy efficiency.
Amsterdam's GBM Works lands 6M for its offshore wind installation techGBM Works secured €6M in seed funding for Vibrojet, a silent offshore wind installation method reducing marine noise pollution.
New powder that captures carbon could be quantum leap' for industryA new lab-created yellow powder shows promise for carbon capture, potentially matching a tree's CO2 absorption in just half a pound.
Microplastics crisis solved? Scientists create plastic that vanishes in seawaterScientists have developed a strong, seawater-dissolving plastic that could help reduce ocean microplastic pollution.
Floating solar still made from old tires can purify 15.5 cups of water every day - Yanko DesignThe floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.
Microplastics crisis solved? Scientists create plastic that vanishes in seawaterScientists have developed a strong, seawater-dissolving plastic that could help reduce ocean microplastic pollution.
Floating solar still made from old tires can purify 15.5 cups of water every day - Yanko DesignThe floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.
Microsoft built a PC that can't run local apps | TechCrunchMicrosoft unveiled Windows 365 Link, a lightweight PC for enterprises that connects to the cloud, focusing on remote management and environmental sustainability.
Geothermal power is vying to be a major player in the world's clean-energy futureNext-generation geothermal energy is emerging as a viable low-carbon energy source, backed by significant investments from major tech companies.
Exclusive: Ayrton Energy mimics margarine to store hydrogen safely | TechCrunchAyrton Energy innovates non-toxic, room temperature liquid organic hydrogen carriers to enhance hydrogen transport and storage significantly.
Geothermal power is vying to be a major player in the world's clean-energy futureNext-generation geothermal energy is emerging as a viable low-carbon energy source, backed by significant investments from major tech companies.
Exclusive: Ayrton Energy mimics margarine to store hydrogen safely | TechCrunchAyrton Energy innovates non-toxic, room temperature liquid organic hydrogen carriers to enhance hydrogen transport and storage significantly.
US smart city lights up solid-state LiDAR technology | Computer WeeklyPeachtree Corners is pioneering smart city technology with the implementation of advanced LiDAR from Opsys, enhancing connected infrastructure and urban sustainability.
Shore up education hardware supply with sustainable, refurbished technologyDemand for quality hardware has increased in a hybrid working world, but supply chains are struggling to keep up.
Direct ocean capture may be the next frontier for carbon removal | TechCrunchBrineworks is innovatively capturing carbon from seawater, offering a more efficient and sustainable alternative to direct air capture methods.
How To Extend the Life of Your SmartphoneAmericans are waiting longer to replace phones, improving e-waste sustainability.
Swiss startup bets on photonic chips to cut data centre energy consumptionLightium's photonic chips could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centres while boosting performance amidst rising electricity demands.
Hgen draws on lessons from Tesla and SpaceX to drive down the cost of hydrogen | TechCrunchHydrogen production today is largely fossil fuel-dependent, posing challenges for its use as a climate-friendly energy source.
Publisher Correction: Elastic films of single-crystal two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks - NatureCollaborative research has led to breakthroughs in organic and polymer photoelectric functional materials, emphasizing their enhanced performance and potential applications.
Faster Broadband Through Photonics: A Young Inventor Hopes to Change the WorldErfan Nouraee's invention, the Photon Detector, aims to improve broadband access in rural communities by enhancing fiber optic technology.