The report argues that circular economy solutions for plastics should focus on eliminating single-use plastics and managing long-lived plastics, including those used in vehicles and construction. Only around 10% of...Read More
The provision of safe sanitation is a universal human need that is not being adequately met. In 2015, 2.3 billion people lacked even a basic sanitation service (WHO/UNICEF 2017), while...Read More
Organic foods are increasingly popular — and pricey. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without synthetic pesticides, and because of that, they are often perceived to be more healthful than...Read More
In the shadows of the high-rise offices in Johannesburg’s wealthy Sandton district, Thembekile Mokoena concealed her recycling bag bulging with paper, plastic, and tins under a tree. Such strategies are...Read More
Aerial view of Navajo Generating Station, a 2,250MW coal-fired powerplant in Arizona. Getty In years to come, it is going to become increasingly important to keep track of carbon emissions,...Read More
SDSN Switzerland hosted a Conference entitled “The Sustainability Transformation: A Joint Task for Our Society” with the aim of triggering local debate around sustainable development in Switzerland and inspiring calls to action to...Read More
San Francisco Sustainable City Initiative Covers Natural and Built Environments By Dyanna Sandhu Home to global leaders in the design, construction, and operation of sustainable architecture, San Francisco’s green building policy...Read More
One of the most impactful philanthropic gifts in Australia’s history has founded an innovative research institute that is influencing traditional thinking on matters of security and development. In order to...Read More
A typical hydroelectric project with a physical dam and water reservoir Getty A Chilean utility has broken ground on a 50 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage project – equivalent to...Read More
The first comprehensive network of sites where crop wild relatives are found has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The network will help breeders develop more resilient...Read More
