Say hello to Multo, a futuristic indoor garden that lets you grow fresh food year-round. Combining self-watering tech, sustainable systems, and beautiful design, it’s the kitchen companion of your eco-dreams.
In Rotterdam, cows now live on water. The Netherlands debuts the first floating dairy farm, redefining urban farming with a sustainable, space-saving, and flood-adaptive solution for future food production.
In the dense cityscape of Hong Kong, a quiet revolution is growing. Urban farmers are turning rooftops, balconies, and micro spaces into green havens that feed communities and inspire sustainable change.
Scientists have engineered an enzyme that can rapidly degrade plastic waste, offering hope in the fight against global pollution. This innovation could dramatically improve recycling efficiency and reduce our reliance on landfills and incineration.
No green thumb? No problem. Pico is a compact, stylish indoor garden with built-in grow lights and self-watering tech—making it easy to grow fresh herbs, flowers, or succulents anywhere, even in small spaces.
As the U.S. seeks to meet climate goals, a federal clean energy standard offers a powerful policy tool. By requiring utilities to source electricity from low- or zero-carbon sources, it could drive deep decarbonization of the power grid.
Surprisingly, many American cities could feed themselves by fully using available land for agriculture. With the right infrastructure and policy support, urban farming could transform how we grow and access food locally.
Made from biodegradable seaweed extract, this plastic alternative dissolves in water and is safe to eat or drink. It’s an innovative leap toward sustainable packaging that could drastically reduce single-use plastic waste.
In Williamsburg, Virginia, Habitat for Humanity partnered with Alquist 3D to construct a 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home using 3D printing technology. The concrete exterior walls were printed in approximately 28 hours, significantly reducing construction time. The home is EarthCraft-certified, emphasizing energy efficiency and sustainability. Homeowner April Stringfield and her son moved in after she completed the required 300 hours of sweat equity through the Habitat Homebuyer Program. This project showcases the potential of 3D printing in addressing affordable housing needs.
Set to rise in Silicon Valley, this twisting wind-powered tower isn’t just a visual marvel—it’s a statement of clean energy and innovation. Designed to move with the breeze and glow at night, it redefines sustainable urban landmarks.
For the first time in history, renewable energy overtook fossil fuels in Europe’s electricity mix. This pivotal moment reflects growing investments in wind, solar, and hydro—and a decisive step toward a greener future.
With stacked crops, controlled environments, and efficient resource use, vertical farming is reshaping how we grow food in cities. This innovative method reduces land use, slashes food miles, and brings farming into the urban future.