twib.news

16. November 2021

This Green Tech Chills Food… and Medicine!

A young Kenyan inventor developed solar-powered cold storage units, thus boosting farmers’ income, cutting food waste and providing green jobs, especially for women who account for the majority of his apprentices.

Technology

Technology ISS

7. November 2021

Spice It Up! Crops Grow in the ISS

The four astronauts currently in the International Space Station have tasted the very first peppers grown in space, as part of an experiment NASA is conducting to eventually provide key nutrients to humans on their long-duration deep space missions.

Health

Health Japan

23. October 2021

This Special Tomato Aims to Fight Hypertension

A biotech company based in Japan has developed a genetically engineered tomato aimed at lowering blood pressure, granting the public with a grown solution to tackle hypertension-related diseases.

Environment

Environment Spain

13. October 2021

“Stop Plastic Wrapping Fruits and Veggies,” Says This Country

Starting 2023, Spain won’t allow supermarkets and grocery stores to sell fruits and vegetables in plastic wrapping anymore, as part of a series of measures meant to reduce the use of plastic across the country.

Society

Society USA

1. October 2021

Pay for Food and Healthcare with Virtual Cash? Why Not, Say Seven Towns

Seven regions around the world have adopted some form of cryptocurrency for everything from paying taxes to spending on essentials, and even for sending and receiving money abroad - showing us all the myriad of uses digital currency has.

Technology

Technology Australia

25. September 2021

This City’s Drones Deliver Coffee Straight to Your Doorstep

Logan City, Australia has been labeled the “drone delivery capital of the world” following a boom in its operations, with a delivery being made every 30 seconds during operating hours during a recent Covid-19 lockdown.

Society

Society Lebanon

18. August 2021

Never Give Up: Citizens Find Local Solutions Amid Food Crisis

Lebanon has a long tradition of importing most of its food, and following the economy crisis of 2019, citizens have learned to reinvent their gastronomic practices, promote local products, and limit any waste.

Environment

Environment Germany

17. August 2021

From Plastic to Food: Microbial Communities Can Do That!

U.S. researchers have found a way to keep plastic out of landfills for thousands of years by turning it into edible proteins.

Environment

Environment Switzerland

3. August 2021

Designers Turn Used Eggshells Into… Tiles!

An ethical design studio based in Switzerland has found a way to transform discarded eggshells into stylish wall tiles, thus diverting waste from ending up in landfills and making the construction industry a more sustainable one.

Society

Society Italy

1. August 2021

First-of-Its-Kind Summit Will Propose Actions Against Hunger and Food Waste

A three-day meeting took place in Rome, Italy, in preparation for the United Nations’ first Food Systems Summit, where sustainable actions to tackle hunger, climate-heating emissions and food waste will be launched.