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Biomimicry Innovation: change:WATER labs
2020 Ray of Hope Prize Finalist
The team at change:WATER Labs is fundamentally changing the way we process waste, and it all has to do with water. They recognized that if they could remove the water from human waste we would be left with a compact solid that would be much easier to collect and sterilize.
Read MoreThree Innovations Leading the Fight to Save the World's Forests
Reprinted from World Economic Forum
A focus on forests is a key part of the solution to effectively address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Read MoreInfrastructure Opportunity: HVDC on Interstate Roadsides
Modernized energy grid will accelerate electrified transportation
Ground-breaking research published in collaboration today by The Ray and Innovia Technology, and NGI Consulting, document the vast efficiency, economic, societal and environmental benefits of installing modern, high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission lines and localized micro-grids on interstate roadsides.
Read MoreCypris Materials Introduces Nature Inspired, Tunable, Structural Color Coating
Applied like Paint
Cypris Materials, Inc. has cracked nature's code on nanostructures by creating a new type of paint that can be used from cosmetics to the auto industry.
Read MoreCovid-19’s Teachable Moment
Students Identify Sustainable Workplace Practices Worth Continuing in Carbon Reduction Challenge
Announcing the winners of this year's Carbon Reduction Challenge
Read MoreThe Ray & UT Austin Unveil Solar Mapping Tool for Interstates
Each of the lower 48-states now have access to projections of how much solar energy could be generated on their interstate exits.
Read MoreRay of Hope Prize Winner Showcased in Animated Video
ECOncrete offers biomimetic solutions for coastal and marine infrastructure
ECOncrete wins $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize. Animated video overview released.
Read MoreCelebRAYting Ray Anderson's Legacy
Starting on Ray’s birthday, we kicked off a 15-week, interactive Facebook celebRAYtion that will allow us to look back at all of the past RayDays, with special focus on the organizations that have been with us since the very beginning. We will also be raising funds for these nonprofits who continue to lift up #sustainability issues amidst the COVID pandemic.
Read MoreIntroducing the 2020 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge Finalists
The Biomimicry Institute announces the 10 finalist teams that have created solutions inspired by nature that address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Biomimicry Institute announces the 10 finalist teams that have created solutions inspired by nature that address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read MoreBiomimicry Providing a Concrete Solution to a Global Problem
Reprinted from Sustainable Brands
With impending growing climate change impacts — in conjunction with the expected growth of our cities, ports and other coastal infrastructure — investing in “Blue Tech” is of prime importance.
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