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Jennifer is the sole proprietor of an interior and exterior decorating and design company, Jennifer McCulloch Design. In this field, as Jennifer notes, there is excessive waste. To address this, Jennifer makes a dedicated effort to reuse materials whenever possible, including furniture, finishes, décor, and more.
BioGrip is focused on creating practical solutions that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities or limb loss. Its main innovation is a human-machine interface that connects robotic systems to the human body. Using bioelectric signals and artificial intelligence, this technology allows users to control devices like prosthetic arms with their thoughts, making movement more natural and intuitive.
BioGrip’s first product, an intelligent bionic arm, simplifies how users interact with their prosthetics by removing the need for complicated commands. This helps people regain mobility, independence, and confidence to return to their daily activities and jobs.
The company is also working on other projects, like a wireless nerve system for transplant patients. This technology aims to speed up recovery and help patients start using their transplanted limbs sooner. BioGrip’s focus is not just on innovation but also on making these solutions affordable and accessible to everyone who needs them.
Baya is a sustainable consumer goods company that offers eco-friendly cleaning solutions, such as plastic-free laundry detergent sheets and biodegradable dryer sheets. By reducing plastic waste and harmful chemical pollution, Baya addresses global environmental challenges and aligns with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Its innovative products promote sustainable household habits, fostering a shift toward a circular economy and helping conserve resources for future generations.
In Russia, there are many objects of accumulated environmental damage, which threaten the local environment. However, without special technologies demolishing these objects can be even more dangerous. The «Clean Country» project is a technology and infrastructure developed by Rosatom for fast and safe elimination of objects of accumulated environmental damage.
This innovative project is mainly aimed at achieving the three Global Goals of the United Nations: SDG №6 Clean Water and Sanitation;№7 Affordable and Clean Energy; №8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Quality Mushroom Farm is an innovative business that transforms agricultural waste, like wheat and paddy straw, into sustainable, chemical-free mushrooms. This solution not only addresses environmental issues such as pollution caused by waste burning but also provides farmers with an alternative, profitable crop. By adopting eco-friendly farming methods, the initiative contributes to a healthier environment while promoting sustainable agriculture, better waste management, and local economic growth.
Hombres de Maíz, bajo el liderazgo de Rodrigo Lañado, constituye un ejemplo de optimismo tangible para hacer frente a las adversidades climáticas y sociales. La organización, que opera desde su sede en Guanajuato (México) en el Valle de Santiago a las faldas del cráter de la Hoya de Álvarez, se dedica a la restauración de los ecosistemas, el empoderamiento de las comunidades y la promoción de la educación para la autosuficiencia, haciendo así contribuciones significativas a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de las Naciones Unidas. Con una visión basada tanto en la acción como en la pedagogía, esta organización ejemplifica la viabilidad y la necesidad de una transformación sostenible.
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Hombres de Maíz, under the leadership of Rodrigo Lañado, represents a tangible example of optimism in addressing climate and social challenges. The organization, based in Guanajuato, Mexico, in the Valley of Santiago at the foothills of the Hoya de Álvarez crater, is dedicated to ecosystem restoration, community empowerment, and the promotion of education for self-sufficiency, thus making significant contributions to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a vision rooted in both action and education, this organization exemplifies the feasibility and necessity of a sustainable transformation.
PackAge+ provides an innovative "P+ Recycling Packaging" system; focusing on establishing a sustainable packaging cycle. This system operates in two main modes: external and internal recycling. External recycling involves e-commerce brands using reusable packaging boxes to ship products, which are then collected and cleaned through a regular logistics recovery system for reuse. Internal recycling involves setting up an internal supply chain system for recyclable packaging within the company to ensure packaging materials are continuously reused throughout their lifecycle, effectively reducing packaging waste and environmental burden.
PackAge+’s innovation not only addresses environmental concerns but also integrates social responsibility. After recycling, the packaging boxes are provided to social welfare groups for cleaning and re-shipping, offering stable employment opportunities and helping companies achieve social goals. The successful implementation of this system not only reduces carbon emissions for businesses but also promotes social and economic development, contributing to global sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Flavine Fine Chemistry is a family-owned business that transformed into a global company to provide services and API. Stephen Bozer, Senior Vice President in Human Health Sales & Marketing of Flavine Fine Chemistry, discusses the way Flavine Fine Chemistry helps pharmaceutical companies develop global connections with manufacturers of APIs. Bozer discusses how Flavine Fine Chemistry promotes sustainable practices by partnering with API manufactures to bring more ingredients to various countries, making generic medications more cost-effective.
SibAgro Group, a prominent player in Russia's agricultural sector, is making significant strides in sustainable farming practices. The company blends innovation with environmental consciousness, addressing critical United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as promoting sustainable agriculture, ensuring responsible production (Goal 12), and improving life on land (Goal 15). In this article we will highlight how SibAgro applies new technologies for the agricultural sphere to decrease the impact of manufacturing meat on localities (Goal 11).
Youth homelessness is a growing crisis, affecting a significant number of young adults aged 18-25 each year. Hippy Feet CEO Mr. Michael Mader, inspired by his own life-changing experiences, has made it his mission to empower these young people to regain stability and independence. Through Hippy Feet, Mr. Mader offers job opportunities to homeless youth, providing them with income, skills, and a renewed sense of purpose. His company, known for producing eco-friendly socks and apparel, hires these young adults to contribute directly to product packaging and other essential tasks. With each pair of their apparel sold, 50% of the company's net profit is donated to non-profit programs who serve young people experiencing homelessness. This innovative approach goes beyond charity, aiming to equip vulnerable youth with the tools they need to transition out of homelessness.
The new green building taskforce aligns directly with the UN SDG #17: Sustainable Cities and Communities as this group within Regency will seek to ensure the developments they design do not create urban pollution while adding more square footage dedicated to public usage.
OAIS Cloud Ltda is a Brazilian company that specializes in digitizing physical documents for government and private institutions, providing sustainable, long-term data preservation solutions. By converting paper-based archives into digital formats and enabling the recycling of the original materials, the company reduces waste and promotes sustainable resource consumption. This innovation directly addresses UN SDG #12, “Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns,” by minimizing paper dependency and creating eco-friendly document management systems. Additionally, by streamlining data storage and accessibility, OAIS Cloud contributes to UN SDG #11, “Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable,” supporting sustainable urban growth and efficient governance.
First Solar found ways to make solar power both more affordable and more sustainable by replacing crystalline silicon with thin film cadmium-telluride, and developing a state-of-the-art recycling program to ensure their product has the smallest environmental impact possible. They are the only solar manufacturer that has global in-house recycling capabilities, and since the start of their recycling program in 2005, they have remained committed to investing in improving solar product recycling technology. As for the manufacturing process, their development of thin film cadmium-telluride photovoltaic solar technology has allowed the company to produce solar products with the lowest environmental footprint while also reducing production time from about four days down to four hours.
Plaine Products offers a closed-loop system for personal care through a subscription model, featuring reusable aluminum packaging. Customers can return empty containers for cleaning and refilling, significantly reducing waste and carbon emissions while promoting responsible consumption. This approach to personal care consumption aligns with UN SDG Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) as their products are free of harmful chemicals, Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by ensuring little plastic pollution and exposure to toxins occur, Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) as the subscription-based model exemplifies innovation, and Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by encouraging sustainable consumption. The model also supports Goal 13 (Climate Action) as a carbon-neutral company helps offset emissions, Goal 14 and 15 (Life Below Water & Life on Land) as their plastic-free practices help protect marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and finally Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) as Plaine Products collaborates with organizations like 1% of the Planet and is a certified B corp.
Plastic pollution is a global problem that threatens the health of ecosystems and human life. According to UNEP, global plastic production has reached alarming levels, exceeding 400 million tons per year, of which 40% is used to manufacture single-use packaging (UNEP, 2021).
Tribío, aware of this problem, was born as an innovative solution that seeks to reduce dependence on traditional plastic packaging and valorize food industry waste. Through a circular economy model, Tribío transforms by-products such as coffee grounds, cocoa mucilage and husk, and wheat bran into value-added products, edible utensils, personal care products and food.
Tribío dedicated itself to exploring the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem in collaboration with universities and laboratories. This research and development process intensified in 2020, a key year for the consolidation of the project. During this period, Tribío not only obtained its first prototype but also managed to file its first invention patent in Colombia and other strategic countries for the business. In addition, it obtained approval for a solid business plan that included the construction of its own production plant. The momentum continued in 2021 with the filing of its second patent, further consolidating its position in the market.
Pilar Castrillon Valenzuela, indicates that: "we have the potential that Grupo Nutresa has in each of the businesses through by-products, such as coffee grounds, cocoa mucilage and husk, wheat bran, among others, with which we can develop various product lines such as biomaterials, edible utensils, personal care products, energy, fashion and food." Which is a fundamental basis for business development.
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La contaminación por plástico es una problemática global que amenaza la salud de los ecosistemas y la vida humana. Según el PNUMA, la producción mundial de plástico ha alcanzado niveles alarmantes, superando los 400 millones de toneladas anuales, de las cuales un 40% se destina a la fabricación de envases de un solo uso (PNUMA, 2021).
Tribío, consciente de esta problemática, nace como una solución innovadora que busca reducir la dependencia de los envases plásticos tradicionales y valorizar los residuos de la industria alimentaria. A través de un modelo de economía circular, Tribío transforma subproductos como la borra del café, el mucílago y la cascarilla del cacao, y el salvado de trigo en productos de valor agregado, utensilios comestibles, productos de cuidado personal y alimentos.
Pilar Castrillon Valenzuela, nos indica que: “contamos con el potencial que tiene Grupo Nutresa en cada uno de los negocios a través de los subproductos, como la borra del cafè, el mucilago y cascarilla del cacao, el salvado de trigo entre otros, con los cuales podemos desarrollar varias líneas de productos como biomateriales, utensilios comestibles, productos de cuidado personal, energía, moda y alimentos.” Lo cual es una base fundamental para el desarrollo del negocio.
EcoRight is a sustainable fashion lifestyle brand that creates eco-friendly bags to replace single-use plastics or other non-recyclable options. Their offering includes a combination of stylish, durable, and affordable products made from recycled material aiming to mitigate the harmful impact of fast fashion on the environment and shift towards responsible consumption.
Food waste is a massive global problem. The FAO (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization) reports that 14% of food worldwide is lost between harvest and distribution, which amounts to $400 billion annually (FAO, 2019). Another 17% is wasted during distribution and by end consumers (UNEP, 2021).
This imbalance has both social and environmental consequences. Food loss and waste account for 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, consume 25% of the world’s freshwater, and demand significant energy, labor, and land resources (FAO, 2024).
EatCloud tackles these challenges head-on. The company connects perfectly good surplus food from the industry with vulnerable communities that need it.
As CEO Jorge Correa explains, “We need to understand the production cycle of food, which involves water, energy, and labor. When food ends up in the trash, it fails that cycle, creating a significant climate risk with triple economic, social, and environmental impacts.”
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El desperdicio alimentario es una problemática global alarmante. Según la FAO (Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura), un 14% de los alimentos de todo el mundo se pierde entre la cosecha y la distribución, lo que equivale aproximadamente a $400,000 millones de dólares (FAO, 2019). Otro 17% se desperdicia en la distribución y entre los consumidores finales (PNUMA 2021).
Este desbalance no solo tiene implicaciones sociales, sino también ambientales, ya que la pérdida y el desperdicio de alimentos representan entre el 8% y 10% de las emisiones globales de gases de efecto invernadero, consumiendo a su vez el 25% del total de agua dulce que se usa en el planeta, y generando un alto consumo de energía, de mano de obra y tierra (FAO, 2024).
EatCloud se enfrenta a estos desafíos al conectar excedentes de la industria alimentaria en buen estado y aún vigentes con comunidades vulnerables que los necesitan, puesto que no solo se trata de suministrar el alimento a las poblaciones que lo requieren diariamente, sino que “se debe entender su ciclo de producción, el cual acarrea agua, energía y mano de obra, y que fracasa cuando un alimento va a la basura, entendiendo que esta problemática es un gran generador de riesgo climático y con triple impacto: económico, social y ambiental”, tal como lo explica el CEO de esta startup.
Jaikla, a Thai innovator, is transforming food waste into nutritious pet food using Black Soldier Flies larvae as "bio-converters." These insects turn inconsistent food waste into high-quality protein, reducing waste and supporting sustainable agriculture. The company partners with local supermarkets to collect food waste and collaborates with farmers, donating nutrient-rich insect-based fertilizer for agricultural use. Jaikla is building a circular economy that aligns with the UN SDGs of Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption, Climate Action, and Life on Land.
Soul Travelling is a sustainable tourism company that offers curated, offbeat experiences in Goa, showcasing local culture, heritage, and communities. By collaborating with locals and promoting eco-friendly practices, the business directly contributes to UN SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by preserving cultural heritage and empowering local economies. Additionally, its focus on responsible tourism aligns with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by encouraging sustainable travel choices and minimizing environmental impact.
In a world where vehicle production continues to grow, the global automotive industry reached its highest recorded level of light and commercial vehicle manufacturing. During 2023, 93.5 million motor vehicles were assembled worldwide, according to data from the OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers). Consequently, tire manufacturing rose in parallel to meet the industry's demands.
"Used tires represent one of the world's greatest environmental challenges. Nearly 2 billion tires are manufactured annually, and production is expected to double in the next 30 years," according to ABC Motors in their 2024 article, "What Happens When Millions of Tires Reach the End of Their Life?"
This material is among the most common plastic pollutants on the planet. A 2017 study by Pieter Jan Kole from the Open University of the Netherlands, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, estimated that tires account for up to 10 percent of all microplastics found in the world’s oceans. Additionally, a 2017 report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature placed the figure at 28 percent.
Their decomposition can take hundreds of years, and if not properly managed, they end up accumulating in landfills or being burned, generating toxic emissions and polluting the air, soil, and water," according to Dr. Tim Grant, a sustainability and recycling expert from the University of Melbourne.
A study on tire recycling conducted by Swiss Contact in 2020 estimates that nearly 3 million tires are used annually in Bolivia, with a lifespan ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 kilometers. This creates a significant environmental problem for society.
To tackle this issue, Christian Gonzales and his team took action.
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En un mundo donde la producción de vehículos es cada vez mayor, la industria automotriz global logró que la fabricación de vehículos ligeros y comerciales ascendiera a su nivel más alto registrado. Durante 2023, en el mundo se ensamblaron 93,5 millones de vehículos de motor, de acuerdo con cifras de la OICA (Organización Internacional de Fabricantes de Vehículos). En consecuencia la fabricación de neumáticos asciende en paralelo para responder a las necesidades de la industria.
"Los neumáticos usados representan uno de los mayores desafíos ambientales del mundo. Cada año se fabrican en el mundo casi 2.000 millones de neumáticos y se espera que su producción se duplique en los próximos 30 años" según ABC Motors en su artículo del 2024 "¿Qué sucede cuando millones de neumáticos llegan al final de su vida útil?"
Este material figura entre los contaminantes plásticos más habituales del planeta. Un estudio de 2017 de Pieter Jan Kole de la Universidad Abierta de los Países Bajos y publicado en el International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health estimaba que los neumáticos representan hasta un 10 por ciento del total de microplásticos presentes en los mares del mundo. Por otra parte, un informe de 2017 de la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza situaba la cifra en un 28 por ciento.
Su descomposición puede tardar cientos de años, y si no se gestionan adecuadamente, terminan acumulándose en vertederos o siendo quemados, lo que genera emisiones tóxicas y contamina el aire, el suelo y el agua." según el Dr. Tim Grant, experto en sostenibilidad y reciclaje de la Universidad de Melbourne.
Según un estudio sobre el reciclaje de llantas, realizado por Swisscontact en el año 2020, se estima que en Bolivia se usan casi 3 millones de llantas por año, y la vida útil de cada una oscila entre 10 a 40 mil km recorrido, lo que desencadena un problema ambiental importante para la sociedad.
Para enfrentar esta problemática, Christian Gonzáles y su equipo tomaron acción.