Researchers from Japan have successfully made and launched into space the first ever wooden satellite. They believe that timber is a space-grade material that could one day even be used to build houses on Mars. The satellite, Lignosat, is crafted from honoki wood - a kind of magnolia tree - without screws or glue to hold it together.
What's right: improved way to produce chocolate
Food scientists in Switzerland have figured out how to make chocolate using the entire cooca fruit. As opposed to traditionally only using the cocoa beans and throwing the rest away, this new method uses the entire fruit - pulp, juice and husk, without adding sugar.
What's right: Seven of the world's best sustainable beaches are in Europe.
With travelers increasingly aware of the environment, having a ranking of most sustainable beaches to its ranking is exactly what travelers need.
Eco Talks: How beekeeping must adapt with climate change
This week on Eco Talks, Tracy Heindrichs was joined by Marcel Gengler, founder of the EIS BEIEN association, an association that takes care of bees, harvests their honey and educates members about the pollinator. Our guest talked about why he started his association and how beekeeping activities must adapt to climate change.
Eco Talks: Climate news for September 2023
Here are the climate news from September 2023.
Eco Talks: The impact of social media on climate change mitigation
Sustainability-focused social media app Greenworlder met up with our journalist Tracy Heindrichs to talk about social media’s impact on climate change and the positive contribution they hope to bring.
Eco Talks: Gardening with Hendrik in August
Hendrik Dennemeyer is back to talk about gardening with Tracy.
EcoTalks: Clean Something For Nothing
César González Fernández, co-founder of Clean Something For Nothing joined our journalist Tracy Heindrichs on EcoTalks to talk about his organisation--which encourages litter picking through an app. Find out more about the activity and initiative.
Eco Talks: The climate news from July 2023
It is the first Wednesday of the month, which means that it’s time to check out some of the good and bad climate and environment news that were reported on in July. With July being the hottest month ever recorded on a global scale, leading to deaths, wildfires and other natural disasters, other news got a shorter time in the spotlight. We’ve therefore selected a few stories to keep you updated on what’s going on in the green world.
EcoTalks: What to do in your garden in August
Whether you’re new or old to the hobby, there are always tips to pick up in gardening. Aficionado Hendrik Dennemeyer joined our journalist Tracy Heindrichs in the studio to talk about what to do in the garden in August.
EcoTalks: The one where Roxana meets NaturED
Our guest contributor Roxana Mironescu went to meet Jennifer Feschuk and Kriti Aggarwal who gave her a tour of the site in Kirchberg's central parc and shared their vision for the future.
EcoTalks: What's the difference between 'climate change' and 'global warming'?
‘Climate change’, ‘global warming’, ‘climate crisis’, ‘climate emergency’—terms to describe the current state of the planet are swarming on the news. But do they all mean the same thing? When do you use which one? And why is the term global warming sometimes undermining itself?
That’s what we’ll define in this episode of EcoTalks.
Meet the Neighbours
Several years ago, Kasia came up with the idea of a magazine to showcase these sorts of socially and environmentally beneficial projects and businesses through beautiful and in-depth stories. Neighbour Magazine’s first edition is out now.