Documenting the transition to net-zero with photography. A long-term photography project called Net-Zero Transition bij Simone Tramonte.

The chemical processes, synthetic fabrics or animal products in industries such as fashion are hugely polluting. But once again, nature already has provided many solutions for us. From pineapple to fungi, there are some incredible alternative materials available, discovered by clever innovators, who provide a way towards a much more sustainable supply chain and source materials for our everyday products. Some of these innovative companies are already working with global brands and are advocating for more widespread use of these alternative materials. Let’s take a look at these exciting innovations!

More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and it’s expected that most future population growth will happen in urban areas. Making cities more sustainable and healthier is an important objective for the future. Let’s take a look at what ideas have developed so far and how these sustainable cities of the future might look like!

According to a report released at the recent World Economic Forum, three “super-tipping points” for climate action could trigger a cascade of tipping points for ’’zero-carbon solutions in sectors covering 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions’’.

Clearing landmines remains one of the most arduous problems for the world. Wars and conflicts in places such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Egpyt, Angola left an estimated 110 million active landmines across the world. Take a look at some inspiring solutions and successes over the past years.

Dutch media outlet NOS reported that due to the overwhelming amount of negative news, more people decided to shut off from it. Especially among the younger generation until 35 years old, people decide not to follow the news anymore, because it is inducing stress and negative emotions. Experts say negative news is not bad per se, but the balance is off. Despite 2022 having the image of a year of just misery, there were also positive developments. We have listed 7 positive developments from 2022 for you.

In our Q&A short we highlight an inspiring entrepreneur or organisation. This time, Bram Peters of Save Plastic, awarded by ‘Week van de Circulaire Economie’ at the circular awards for his efforts in finding innovative ways to reuse plastic.