Foresight Video Shorts 15

In this latest instalment of our Foresight Video Shorts we look at the issue of cleaner air in our cities, desert farming, recycling coffee into …. coffee cups, converting brain signals into words, and electric aircraft from World Economic Forum, Mashable, and Digital Trends.

1.  Scientists have found a 'super plant' that absorbs pollution on roads. In just a week, a metre of cotoneaster cleans up 800km of car emissions. Via World Economic Forum. 

2.  This desert farm is harvesting food using nothing but sunlight and seawater. Via Mashable. 

3.  Goodbye used coffee grounds, hello reusable coffee cup. Via Mashable. 

4.  This man is able to communicate again using tech that translates brain signals into words. Via Mashable.  

5.  An electric aircraft is cool enough, but one made by Rolls-Royce? Talk about iconic. Via Digital Trends.  

 

Image Source: Hans Braxmeier /  https://pixabay.com/photos/telescope-by-looking-view-122960

Informing Choices Mini-Pod - The Future of Sustainable Packaging

In a world where an ever broadening perspective on sustainability is gaining more and more traction, biodegradable, re-use, and recyclable packaging is becoming the norm across many sectors. Increasingly, brands are being viewed within the context of their sustainability credentials. But is the current pace of change fast enough? And how do the other trends we are seeing – in consumer behaviour in retail for example - impact the future direction of travel for packaging?

To discuss The Future of Sustainable Packaging Lead Consultant and Founder of packaging consultancy Root Innovation, Tracy Sutton joins me on the podcast. Click below to listen to the podcast on YouTube or here for the Anchor podcast platform.

You can learn more about Tracy and her work via the Root website root-innovation.com, contact her by email at impact@root-innovation.com, and connect on LinkedIn.

Image Source: Stux - https://pixabay.com/photos/plastic-waste-environment-pollution-3962409/