Sustainability is usually defined as how natural systems survive while maintaining diversity and dynamics. The significance of the 21st century goes far beyond these thin limits. Today, it involves the need to create a sustainable model to ensure the prosperous survival of the planet and the humans and wild animals that live in it. Scroll through this awesome catalog of breakthrough innovations in sustainable development, now or about to happen on Earth near you!
HomeBiogas solves the problem of food waste while ensuring the sustainability of the family. This innovation can help you reduce 6 tons of carbon dioxide a year when cooking with homemade renewable energy, and use fresh fertilizer to nourish your garden! With this easy-to-use system, you can convert kitchen waste, animal manure, yes...even human excrement, and convert it into cooking biogas and liquid fertilizer! Visit their website to view and learn more: how it works – Homebiogas
See HomeBiogas In Action: Israeli clean living technology reaches Latin America
ASTERRA Recover, developed by the Israeli company Utilis, uses satellite technology to save water by identifying underground leaks. Utilis won the first innovation award from the American Water Company for its mission to improve water conservation. Using this product, large-scale analysis of drinking water and wastewater systems can be performed at one time. Compared with the currently used technology, ASTERRA Recover is a game changer for cities and other industrial entities. The satellite can identify leaks that have not been detected by previous technologies and has been found to be very efficient.
Vanilla is often used as a product, but is rarely studied. Oren Zilberman, CEO of Israeli startup Vanilla Vida, believes that this largely unresearched area is an opportunity for industry growth. Vanilla Vida uses technology at every step of the vanilla production process to create innovation throughout the industry. In this period of climate change, advanced technology and metabolic solutions can improve flavor and create a more stable supply chain. Vanilla Vida grows beans in Yesod HaMaala's climate-controlled, pesticide-free greenhouse. "Our vision is to make Israel the largest player in the industry and build a new economic engine in agriculture," Zilberman said.
Check out the practical application of Vanilla Vida: Vanilla grown in Israel is about to disrupt the industry
4. Textiles are more than just clothes
Ganit Goldstein's experimental embedded electronics and VR applications complement textiles and help make them more sustainable. By using this technology, she is helping to ensure that the fashion industry is more sustainable. In the fast fashion world, as more and more clothing is buried, a crisis is spreading. She believes that textiles are more than just clothing. Goldstein saw great potential for textile cooperation. Because of fast fashion, she has been exposed to a lot of damage to the environment and hopes to take the lead in changing the fashion market and reduce waste.
Check out Ganit’s actual work: textiles that respond to body posture and glow in the dark
The respected American actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio invested in Aleph Farms in Rehovot. Aleph Farms has been able to grow steak and ribeye by using biotechnology engineering on cattle cells instead of slaughtering cattle. DiCaprio once said: “One of the most effective ways to deal with the climate crisis is to change our food system.” Artificial meat production, such as Aleph Farms, can significantly reduce air pollution and save a lot of resources that would otherwise be used Breeding livestock.
Read more about Aleph Farms and Leonardo DiCaprio here: Leonardo DiCaprio invests in Israeli farmed meat pioneer
6. An electric car battery that can be loaded into a backpack
EVR Motors announced its latest electric vehicle (EV) battery design and plans to release a mass-produced motor by the end of 2021. The new motor design is smaller (approximately the size of a smartphone!), lighter, and will provide lower cost and greater manufacturer flexibility. The battery will be compatible with all types of hybrid or fully electric vehicles, and can handle 48-800 volts for boosting. EVR is still testing in Israeli facilities to determine which variant works best.
Look at this crazy small car battery: Israeli electric car engines are only as big as smartphones
7. Noa Sharon uses recycled gold to create sustainable jewelry
The fashion industry around the world is vigorously promoting sustainable development. Fashion designers have adopted a "no waste" stance. This applies to small start-ups and large companies that make clothing; the extra scrap can be used for new designs. A wedding designer adopted this exact logic and started selling jewelry and accessories made entirely from recycled materials. These projects are very popular in many different areas of the market. These jewellery pieces are still beautiful and well worn, the only difference is that their production process is more sustainable. If more brands adopt this strategy, we will be able to see the positive progress of our society. Overall, this article presents many interesting new ideas in terms of sustainability initiatives.
The Green Apprenticeship program attracts all different types of people to help implement a sustainable mud construction program. A group of strangers gathered together to complete this sustainable mission on a kibbutz in Israel. They learned the basics of architecture and agriculture and natural ecosystems. This experience teaches individuals different sustainable lifestyles that they have never considered before. They also learned that unsustainable practices, especially in agriculture, harm the planet every day. Many of the 700 members stated that this makes their lives more sustainable. As part of the plan, it also gave many members the confidence to speak out for protecting the environment. They also understand sustainable development plans, such as sustainable agriculture, natural buildings, renewable energy, and so on. The members of this community should be role models for many other communities so that more people can live sustainable lives and create a cleaner and healthier world for all people now and in the future.
Imagine a world where buildings and cars can create energy by themselves. New technology makes this dream possible. A company called TurboGen created microturbines after receiving funding from the Israel Innovation Agency. Micro-turbines convert hot air into electricity, power cars and refrigerators, and heat or cool water. This technology can reduce heating and electricity costs and lead to more environmentally friendly electric vehicles. Zichron Ya'akov's Beth-El Industries mass-produces microturbines, and TurboGen says that installation may begin in the second half of 2021.
See what the future looks like: Welcome to a new world where buildings can create their own energy
A new type of irrigation system is occupying the world! Used in North America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East... N-Drip can grow any vegetation or plants. N-Drip saves money and resources because it is a drip irrigation system, but it only relies on gravity. It is an active alternative to flood irrigation, in which plants do not use most of the water and eventually evaporate. N-Drip reduces water consumption by at least half while increasing crop yields. The N-Drip production line and drippers are currently produced in Migdal HaEmek in northern Israel. Water scarcity is an ongoing problem, but the N-Drip irrigation system makes it affordable and more efficient for both farmers and plants.
See N-Drip Irrigation in Action: Gravity watering system saves resources and increases production
All industries can find a sustainable future. In the fields of fashion, cooking, and automobiles, Israel is providing some of the latest and innovative solutions to the problems facing the world. We can work together to save the planet by visiting the websites linked through the articles to read more about these solutions!
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