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News — October 10, 2019
4 Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions to recycle plastics and reduce...
Written by Tristan Lebleu - 5min read
On October 16th, the world’s major players in the plastics industry will gather at K-Fair, “the world’s n°1 trade fair for plastics and rubber” in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event will be an opportunity for the industry to present the latest innovations, discuss current trends in the sector, and roadmaps to...
Technical Article — October 04, 2019
Is Machine Learning taking Control in process industry?
Written by Expert: Cosmin Koch-Ciobotaru - 7min read
The phrase “data is the new oil” (The Economist, 2017) has been around for some years now, stressing the change that we are facing throughout industries: from retail to media and entertainment, from healthcare and personal assistants to transportation and social platforms, the hyper inter-connected...
1000 Solutions — October 03, 2019
UBQ, turning trash into bio-based thermoplastic
Written by Tristan Lebleu - 4min read
A solution to reduce waste. Every year, the world generates over 2 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste, mainly composed of food (44%), paper and cardboard (17%), plastic (12%), glass or metal… And that figure is expected to rise to 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050, according to the World...
News — September 27, 2019
LVMH and the Solar Impulse Foundation to find solutions for...
Written by Tristan Lebleu - 3min read
The partnership between the two entities is part of a global effort from the world’s biggest luxury goods company to put protection of the environment at the core of its priorities, without compromising on financial results. “We prefer acts to pacts” proclaimed Antoine Arnault, LVMH, as he introduced the Future...
1000 Solutions — September 26, 2019
Gjosa, saving water one shower at a time
Written by Tristan Lebleu - 3min read
A Swiss startup has developed a new technology capable of reducing both water and energy consumption. In most developed countries, people take access to water for granted. But in some parts of the world, getting clean and drinkable water is a constant fight. According to the WWF, “some...
News — September 26, 2019
Sind wir wirklich Kapitalisten?
Written by Bertrand Piccard - 3min read
Der Kapitalismus, der die globalen Märkte in den letzten 50 Jahren beherrscht hat, wird wie nie zuvor in Frage gestellt. Wenngleich in der letzten Generation über eine Milliarde Menschen den Weg aus der Armut gefunden haben, hat unser ökonomisches System gleichermaßen zu wachsender Ungleichheit, vermehrten...
News — September 24, 2019
How can we tap into hydrogen’s potential to achieve clean, secure...
Written by Expert: Dr. David Snoswell - 5min read
With more than 10 million metric tons produced annually in the USA, hydrogen production is estimated to be a $100 billion industry. The buzz around conversion of electricity into hydrogen is due to its energy density allowing large amounts of energy to be stored compared to battery and large scale...
News — September 23, 2019
Are we truly capitalists?
Written by Bertrand Piccard - 4min read
The version of capitalism that has dominated global markets for the last half-century is being rightfully questioned as never before. Whilst over a billion people have been pulled out of poverty over the last generation, our economic system has also contributed to skyrocketing inequalities, social unrest,...
News — September 23, 2019
Sommes-nous vraiment capitalistes ?
Written by Bertrand Piccard - 4min read
Le capitalisme qui a dominé les marchés mondiaux au cours du dernier demi-siècle est légitimement remis en question comme jamais auparavant. S'il a sorti plus d'un milliard de personnes de la pauvreté au cours de la dernière génération, notre système économique a aussi contribué à la montée en flèche des...
1000 Solutions — September 19, 2019
Shore-to-ship power, reducing the environmental footprint of...
Written by Tristan Lebleu - 4min read
This solution can drastically reduce both emission and noise pollution in ports.In 2000, the port of Gothenburg was home to a major technological breakthrough in the maritime industry. It was the first ever port to be equipped with shore-to-ship power by the Swiss-Swedish company ABB.This technology, also known as...
1000 Solutions — September 13, 2019
WEEECAM, tackling the issue of e-waste in developing countries
Written by Tristan Lebleu - 3min read
With an entirely new process, from recycling, repairing and treating e-waste disposal, this project creates economic opportunities while protecting the environment. On September 10th, 2019, Apple held its annual conference, unveiling a new set of devices, such as the iPhone 11, a new...
News — September 11, 2019
A Second Life for the Solar Impulse (Si2) Airplane
Written by Tristan Lebleu
Three years after its final landing in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane in which Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg flew around the world without a drop of fuel, may once again reach for the skies. Solar Impulse SA and Skydweller S.L.U. have signed an agreement for a...
Technical Article — September 09, 2019
Smart Data For A Clean And More Sustainable Future
Written by Sabrina Cipullo - 5min read
About 30 years ago, controlling home appliances remotely by phone or internet from any location in the world seemed science fiction, today it is a reality. These innovations not only bring a certain level of comfort to the individual but could potentially have a...
Interviews — September 09, 2019
Sergio Barbarino, Expert of the month – August 2019!
Written by Sabrina Cipullo - 5min read
This month our award goes to Sergio Barbarino (Ing. ,MBA, and FRSC) as a recognition of his hard work and dedication, Thank you so much for your great contribution!In this interview, we had the chance to learn more about Sergio, his work at Procter & Gamble, as well as his passions and drivers...
News — September 05, 2019
Cleaning up maritime transport
Written by Bertrand Piccard - 5min read
Three per cent. That is the contribution of the maritime sector to total global carbon emissions. It doesn’t sound all that much for a sector that ensures 90% of world trade and whose ships spend most of their time on the high-seas, out of sight and out of mind, but the predictions for climate change means that...