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- Make animal feeds out of coconut shells
- collect all kind of plastic out of homes and make something like reusable shopping bags out of it
- build a platform to connect parents in a neighborhood to make groups to share going to the playground with kids
- meal vending machine with LOHAS food
- All-in-africa made chocolate
- creating an escape-the-office box for stress relief or mood room as is greasy anatomy
- cafeteria on wheels for home office

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mental health with AI

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mental health vision - app support

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EV supply chains seek clearer visibility with blockchain

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Automakers are harnessing verification tools to underpin ‘ethical choice’ claims

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Urban air mobility, the challenges of innovation

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Hurdles include obtaining certification for commercial passenger flights, implementing a suitable air traffic management system, and turning a profit after meeting upfront infrastructure costs.

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Long a staple of futuristic TV, films and literature, air taxis may at last transform urban transport.

Hundreds of companies are working towards the development of electric-powered flying vehicles, with commercial services scheduled to launch over the next five years.

Although proponents say air taxis will ease congestion and slash journey times, the nascent industry faces significant challenges before the vision becomes reality.

Hurdles include obtaining certification for commercial passenger flights; implementing a suitable air traffic management system, and turning a profit after meeting upfront infrastructure costs.

Obtaining regulatory approval will be a "Herculean hurdle", says Joe Praveen Vijayakumar, a transport specialist at Frost & Sullivan, a consultancy. "Regulators are expected to be circumspect initially, as with any new technology," he says.

Before fleets of air taxis can take to the skies, regulators must also approve the creation of " unmanned traffic management " systems, so air taxis, drones aviation authorities and technology suppliers can share data on flight paths, hazards and get real-time weather data. Such systems will probably use automation, AI and 5G mobile networks, says Mr Vijayakumar.

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An invisible, multi-layered highway in the sky might sound unsafe and chaotic, but this is no different from how people viewed horseless carriages, says Ben Marcus, chairman of AirMap, a US-based start-up that is building an unmanned traffic management system. "About 120 years ago it would have been be hard for people in New York to imagine that horses would be replaced by cars - today we take cars entirely for granted," Mr Marcus says. "I think the same will happen in the airspace."

Prototype air taxis take off and land vertically, flying like a traditional aeroplane at speeds ranging from 60mph to 200mph at relatively low altitudes of less than 5,000 feet.

Operators predict that a journey from an airport to city centre - which usually takes an hour by car in traffic - will take 10 minutes by air taxi, costing between $50 and a few hundred dollars.

By 2040, the "urban air mobility" market will be worth $1.5tn with 430,000 air taxis globally, according to research respectively by investment bank Morgan Stanley, and by Frost & Sullivan.

Uber, the ride sharing and food delivery company, plans to launch its ride-sharing air taxi service in the US and Australia in the next few years. Its air taxi prices will eventually be comparable with an UberX, its standard ride-hailing car service, says Eric Allison, head of Uber Elevate, Uber's air taxi unit.

Germany's Lilium plans to operate intercity air taxi journeys at prices to compete with peak rail fares, with launch scheduled for 2025, says Remo Gerber, chief operating officer.

Richard Liu, chief financial officer of Chinese air taxi start-up EHang, says that it hopes to start a commercial service in China in 18 months. Public acceptance of the new service will be its main challenge, Mr Liu says, adding: "People around the globe are becoming interested in [air taxis]. This new industry has a huge opportunity."

Currently, aircraft are guided by air traffic controllers with systems unable to manage small- and medium-sized drones including air taxis flying at low altitudes, according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Aviation authorities are working with air taxi manufacturers and technology companies on safety standards for their design and operation.

Obtaining approval will be a 'Herculean hurdle', with regulators expected to be circumspect initially

Joe Praveen Vijayakumar, a transport specialist at Frost & Sullivan

Most standards are in the draft stage. EASA says that a "common regulatory framework" for air taxis "may become applicable in the EU as early as 2023". Other aviation authorities have not said when they expect to agree rules for commercial air taxi services.

The certification schedule is uncertain and should not be rushed, says Natasha Santha, a partner specialising in transport at LEK Consulting, a consultancy. "The success of the [air taxi] industry depends on a demonstrably unblemished safety record."

Developers say air taxis will use pre-authorised routes to minimise the risk of collisions. Common safety features include sensors to detect buildings, wires and other aircraft, and back-up facilities in case equipment fails.

Volocopter, a German start-up, says its air taxis have 18 rotors, of which several can fail, and it can still land safely. Although proponents say air taxis will reduce road congestion in cities, their ability to help free up roads is constrained by their size.

Because most air taxis will only carry two to four passengers, "even if each city had hundreds of [air taxis] active on a given day it would not make a dent in train, bus or car traffic", says Richard Aboulafia, vice-president of analysis at Teal Group, an aerospace research company.

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There are also doubts about air taxis' business model, including how many landing hubs would be necessary and the cost of building them. Research published in 2018 by Nasa, the US space agency, concluded that a widespread air taxi market in the US by 2030 was unlikely due to high investment costs.

Advances in batteries may help accelerate the widespread adoption of air taxis, with a shift from lithium-ion to a lighter battery made from pure lithium metal on the horizon.

Venkat Viswanathan, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, is developing such a battery in partnership with the US government's Department of Energy and a battery maker.

He says that the battery will be more energy efficient, up to 30 per cent lighter than standard lithium-ion batteries, and enable air taxis to travel longer on one charge.

"Air taxis [will also be] cheaper to run because it becomes more energy efficient if your battery is lighter," he adds.

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Selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs) granting buyers unique sponsorship of different sized tracts of forest, with the proceeds going to preserve the trees, regenerate clear-cut areas and foster sustainable development. Token holders will not own the land itself but will have access to key information about its preservation, from satellite imagery to licensing.

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A Brazilian company is selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs) allowing buyers to sponsor the preservation of the Amazon rainforest.

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Uruguay is a case study (and possibly future market) to follow closely

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Electromobility (e-Mobility) continues to grow in Uruguay, a country where 98% of its energy is generated from renewable sources. After completing the first stage of its transformation to the almost total decarbonization of the energy supply matrix, with an investment of $8 billion from 2010 to date, the country is now focusing on green hydrogen. 600 electric vehicles on with about 35 buses and 100 taxis all driving on its electric route inaugurated in 2017.

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Montevideo, Apr 1 (EFE).- With a record number of vehicles sold in 2021, electromobility (e-Mobility) continues to grow in Uruguay, a country where 98% of its energy is generated from renewable sources and where green hydrogen, one of the world's latest renewable energy technologies, is now a focus of attention.

After completing the first stage of its transformation to the almost total decarbonization of the energy supply matrix, with an investment of $8 billion from 2010 to date, the country is ready to take on new challenges.

ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION

Currently, some 600 vehicles on the roads spanning Uruguay's 175,000 square kilometers (67,500 square miles) are electric; that number includes about 35 buses and 100 taxis.

In a bid to encourage the transition to e-mobility, the Uruguayan Government offers several incentives, such as tax relief and energy efficiency certificates, among others.

"Uruguay, compared to the region, has done many things and it seems to me that it is a good initial stepping stone, but there is still a lot to do," National Energy Director Fitzgerald Cantero told Agencia EFE.

He said one of the challenges is to achieve an electrical network of direct current charging stations throughout the South American country.

"The vast majority of people charge at home, but obviously you need to have a good public charging network," he said.

In December 2017, Uruguay inaugurated the first electric route in Latin America, which at that time linked the southwestern city of Colonia del Sacramento to the southeastern seaside resort of Punta del Este, two of the most visited cities by tourists during the austral summer.

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Italian truck, bus and engine maker Iveco group said on Monday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Enel X to develop electric mobility for commercial (light and heavy-duty) vehicles in Europe. The goal is zero emissions

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Acc. to MIT course:

Innovation/Idea: most ideas have been thought of before, and all will have competition. Success comes down to executing on your idea well and finding the right customers where you can solve their needs better. Think of all your favorite companies, and chances are, there was already someone doing a startup very similar when they founded.

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Farming is the single largest employer in the world. Fairtrade supports a fair deal for the farmers and workers who grow our food.

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General Trends - Steffi

Organic and locally grown food - Marei

Organic and natural personal care products - Felipe

E-Mobility - Joe

Green and sustainable building - Marei

Energy efficient electronics/appliances - Joe

Socially responsible investing - Sonia, Felipe

Natural household products (paper goods and cleaning products) - Felipe

CAM and preventive medicine (Naturopathic, Chinese medicine, etc.) - Sonia, Ramzi

Fair trade products - Marei

Political and Social Matters - Ramzi

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Patio with integrated solar panels. With this solar energy you can charge your electric vehicle.

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People prefer traveling by plane within the country. The car is a bit better. But the best is to travel by train.
BUT traveling by train inconvenient. How to revolutionize the train industry?

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Plattform that connects people with damaged clothes with grandmas

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Recycling
E-Mobility
Green Air
Sustainable food
Green energy

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Packaging free grocery store.

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Welcome to Boston Zero Waste! This site is a resource for finding package-free and environmentally friendly products and services in the Boston area.

want to add a store to boston zero waste?

Check out the " Add a Store " page for more information.

What is "Zero Waste"?

I highly recommend the BeZero.org page on the "circular mindset" if the concept of "zero waste" is new or if you're just beginning to think about reducing your trash. According to BeZero.org,

"Zero waste doesn't mean producing or consuming nothing. It's about carefully and intentionally designing, producing, and consuming without waste as an end product.

The term zero waste is referring to an industrial model of design and manufacturing called a circular economy(zero waste). This is where we design products from the very beginning without waste as an end product. Currently, we live in a linear economy, where we design, manufacture and consume with waste as an end product."

As consumers, we can work on reducing our trash by purchasing food and items package-free whenever possible, buying secondhand, repairing instead of throwing away and re-purposing to prevent resources from ending up in the landfill. Our goal should be to divert waste and resources from the landfill.

why should you reduce your trash?

Save Money: You can cut down on your spending by switching from disposables to reusables (like using cut up t-shirts instead of paper towels or tissues). Many reusable items are expensive up front, but save money in the long run (like menstrual cups). Starting with small changes or using what you already have can help you save up the money to invest in these items.

Be Healthier: Packaged foods are usually more processed and less healthy than fresh, package-free. Plastic packaging can also leach harmful chemicals into the food they are holding.

Save Resources: You can reduce the amount of raw materials that need to be harvested by reusing items that have already been manufactured. This eliminates energy required to produce more new items and prevents old items from being discarded and sent to the landfill.

Save the Earth: Instead of sending waste to the landfill you can refuse single use/disposable items, reduce your waste, reuse items before discarding them, recycle materials and compost food scraps and organic materials.

Consumer Power: You can vote with your wallet and send a message to companies that people want safer, more sustainable and less wasteful products with minimal packaging.

How can you reduce your trash?

Perform a home trash audit to see what you are throwing away.

Try to find reusable alternatives to items that you use frequently. For example, if you use a lot of tissues, consider replacing them with cloth hankies or t-shirt rags that you can throw in the laundry and reuse. Some common "Zero Waste Swaps" can be found on the "Zero Waste Gear" page.

Refuse packaging, single-use and disposable items. Prevent them from entering your home in the first place. Say 'no' to shopping bags, freebies, etc.

Plan ahead! If you are planning on going out for dinner, bring your own container to take leftovers home instead of using a disposable container provided by the restaurant. Your leftovers will be ready to go for lunch the next day!

Make your own cleaning products to cut down on plastic containers and harmful ingredients. Baking soda, vinegar and lemons can be used to clean most areas of your home. Take a look at some examples on the DIY page.

Give composting a try if you're able. Make a compost pile in your back yard, take advantage of municipal composting services or make a worm compost bin for your apartment. Check out the Composting page to learn all about composting in the Boston area.

Repair clothing or household items instead of throwing them away. Buy secondhand whenever possible to reduce the need for new clothing or household items. Head on over to the Secondhand page to see where to shop for secondhand clothing and goods in the Boston area.

Swap with friends, have a tag sale or donate unused items or clothes.

Adopt changes over time. Don't plan on eliminating all trash overnight or else you'll get discouraged. Any change, no matter how big or small, is a positive change!

If you're looking for more tips, check out these great resources:
What are common reusable items or "zero waste gear"?

Handkerchiefs, bandanas or rags instead of paper tissues

Reusable plastic containers or glass jars instead of disposable food containers (especially styrofoam!)

Reusable shopping bags instead of paper or plastic bags

Cloth or mesh produce bags (or no bag at all!) instead of plastic produce bags

Insulated mug instead of disposable coffee cups

Glass, metal or sturdy plastic water bottles and tap water instead of disposable water bottles

Utensil kits instead of plastic, single use utensils

Stainless steel, glass, bamboo or paper straws instead of disposable plastic straws

Check out the Zero Waste Gear page for more ideas and for a list of stores that sell these items.

WHAT DOES "BULK" MEAN?

Typically when people hear the phrase "buying in bulk" they picture buying huge packs of paper towels or large boxes of cereal at stores like Costco or BJs. People usually shop at these stores because they save money by buying products in large volumes.

In the zero waste community buying "bulk" means purchasing products like flours, nuts, grains, spices, etc. package-free and out of a large container at a store. These bulk stores have utensils like scoops, tongs or spoons to help customers transfer products from store bins into their own reusable bag or container. If a store offers bulk liquids, like shampoo or maple syrup, they may be dispensed out of a large jug with a pump or a container with a spigot at the bottom. Essentially the bulk store is buying the large volume of product and the customers get to take as little or as much as they need.

There are many benefits to buying bulk products:

Customers are able to buy only what they need which cuts down on wasted food and money

Customers are able to test out a variety of new food items without committing to a large volume of product

Usually products are less expensive per unit price than at a regular store

Shopping this way creates little to no packaging waste

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That's a German startup that I worked partly together with. They build and sell large  air cleaning tools. It filters the air with living moss and vaporizers. They are bought mostly by big companies or cities and being located in large populated areas. They look cool and clean the air.

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Vertical air purification and marketing, sustainable solutions.

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Swedish autonomous electric trucks. They have remote operators and are already trusted by several companies like Deutsche Bahn or Oatly. Trucks are are the reason for 10% of the global CO2 emission. Oatly reduced carbon footprint by 87%.

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Einride, intelligent technologies for movement

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At Einride, our mission is to design and develop intelligent technologies for movement.

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Several Startups recycling plastic bottles into shirts. Paying people in e.g. South Asia to collect bottles out of the ocean and with them creating something new.

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Recycling plastic bottles into eco-friendly clothing

Only 9% of all plastic today is reused. The rest end up in landfills or worse, the ocean. So we decided to do something about it, by turning post-consumer plastic bottles into ultra soft, fashionable and eco-friendly clothing. Same quality as other apparel, just sustainable.

Our production process follows strict international standards and is certified in line with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). The GRS is an international standard with strict requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions.

A more sustainable way to make clothes

Our production process releases 55% fewer carbon emissions, uses 50% less energy and 20% less water than producing virgin polyester, which is the fabric used in about 60% of all clothes today.

Oceanness clothing is also a good alternative to cotton clothes. While cotton is degradable, it takes up a lot of scarce cropland, is pesticide-heavy and extremely water-intensive. Our production process uses 99% less water than cotton and does not occupy cropland from farmers or animals.

A sustainable and circular fashion brand

We want to enable wavemakers like yourself to reduce, reuse and recycle by promoting circular fashion and a closed loop system.

Reduce
Recycled polyester is a very durable fabric. By creating clothes of high quality, we help reduce the need to buy new clothes.

Reuse
Making clothes from discarded plastic bottles means we can reuse plastic that would otherwise end up in landfills, or worse, the ocean.

Recycle
Oceanness clothes are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, without being mixed with other materials. This makes Oceanness clothes recyclable, effectively closing the loop.

Curious about our plastic collection?

Not only are our swimwear, hoodies and t-shirts made from recycled plastic, we also pull plastic waste equivalent to 100 plastic bottles from the ocean and coastlines for every clothing item purchased. We pay a premium for discarded plastic to ensure a sustainable income for plastic collectors.
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At Oceanness, we recycle plastic bottles into stylish, ocean-themed fashion apparel. Learn how we recycle used PET plastic bottles into high quality, soft clothes.