Spotted: We’ve seen sustainable shoes made from bioplastics and natural materials, but German designer Emilie Burfeind has gone one step further, with the Sneature (“sneaker”
Read moreEarphones that provide real-time translation of 40 languages
Spotted: The technological advancements we’ve experienced over the last few decades have made communication easier than ever. However, language barriers still pose an issue in
Read moreNorwegian brand turns marine waste into sea-inspired benches
Spotted: In an effort to bring attention to the ongoing ocean plastic problem, the Norwegian sustainable furniture brand Vestre has designed a bench made from
Read moreStartup offering insurance-as-a-service
Spotted: Changes are happening at Seyna, where Chief Executive Philippe Mangematin is stepping down from day-to-day activities and Stephen Leguillon is taking over. The move
Read moreWorld’s first nature-backed financial instrument
Spotted: Venture capital group Single Earth has developed a way for landowners to earn money for under-utilising their land. Their online platform allows forests, wetlands
Read moreTransparent wood creates a hazy, patterned window
Spotted: A team of materials scientists at the University of Maryland have developed an improved method for turning wood transparent. The result is a material
Read more