Circular economy

Dr. Tamar Elman and Prof. Yiftach Yaakovi. Photo: Tel Aviv University Spokesperson

Israeli research: Microalgae produce green hydrogen without harming the nutritional value of biomass

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University have shown that green hydrogen can be produced from microalgae continuously and on a larger scale, while maintaining the biomass as a high-quality raw material for food, feed, and nutritional supplements.
Lack of investment in the environment will lead to poverty. Illustration: depositphotos.com

New UN report: Investing in planetary health will lead to higher growth; business as usual will lead to GDP cuts and poverty

UNEP's GEO-7 report states that shifting from a "business as usual" economy to investing in a stable climate, nature and reducing pollution could yield up to $20 trillion a year by 2070, prevent millions of deaths and eliminate
The Feast of Sacrifice, Lakia. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Circular Economy in Arab Localities in Israel: From Waste to Resource

New study reveals active reuse of by-products in businesses in Wadi Ara – but points to an urgent need for a platform, infrastructure and a change in mindset to expand the movement
To use the product, simply insert the capsule into a reusable bottle and add tap water. Minimal Capsule Products. Image courtesy of Minimal Capsule

A big revolution in a small capsule

Advanced 3D printing technology makes it possible to create small capsules that become a cosmetic product, allowing us, the consumers, to take an active part in protecting the environment.
Wood compost with organic waste in rich shades. Camboz is an idea that seeks to put an end to the phenomenon where food is thrown in the trash while there are people who suffer from food insecurity. Photo: pixabay

For the pocket, the environment and the community: the benefit from food waste reduction initiatives

Food waste is a phenomenon that hurts the pockets of all of us, especially those who suffer from food insecurity. What is the solution that community enterprises can offer?
plastic waste. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Plastic in the human body: will the plastic convention change the situation?

Israel is the leader in the consumption of single-use plastic products. At the end of the month there will be a meeting in South Korea designed to draft an international plastic convention, and Israel is also expected to participate in it. What is that treaty and how will it affect it?
Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

Grow cucumbers on textile waste

Among the OECD countries, Israel is almost at the bottom of the list, in 34th place out of 38; And - did not achieve any of the 17 goals set until 2030. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Indexes in indices: Israel is far from being a sustainable country

Not keeping up: a new Israeli study indicates that our country has fallen behind in meeting the UN's sustainable development goals. So what do we do? According to the author of the study, we cannot wait for a legislative change -
"Garbage colonialism" is a term that describes the dumping of polluting materials by richer countries, in poorer countries. Photo by OCG Saving The Ocean on Unsplash

The end of the dirty move: Europe is changing its recycling laws

the grass is always greener on the other side? Only if we keep it this way: for many years rich countries have been "throwing" their garbage in the "yard" of other, poorer countries; But recently the European Union took
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Mobility is much more than vehicles

Dassault Systèmes recently presented at its 3DEXPERIENCE WORLD 2022 virtual conference the tools for planning electric cars and many other products in a way that will bring us closer to a circular economy
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When the cost of living meets the preservation of the environment

A government project based on the principles of the circular economy helps Israeli manufacturers to optimally utilize raw materials, water and energy, thus preventing financial waste and at the same time reducing environmental hazards