ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRINTED ELECTRONICS| # COMPUTING

flexible electronics company InnovationLab has created more sustainable 3D-printed circuits using copper ink and an additive manufacturing process. Available in a standard or flexible version, the circuits are up to 15 times thinner than current equivalents.

TILES MADE FROM FISH SCALES | # ARCHITECTURE

French startup, Scale, takes the leftover scales, which are a constant waste by-product of the fishing industry, extracts the naturally occurring biopolymer and minerals, grinds them together, and then presses the material into sheets.

BIO-BASED PLASTICS MADE FROM MACROALGAE| # SUSTAINABILITY

Dutch startup Biotic has developed bioplastic flakes or pellets. The startup aims to transition our use of fossil-based plastic to its environmentally friendly alternative. It further eliminates the need for recycling and shows that a circular plastics economy is attainable.

A PLATFORM FOR WORKPLACE WELLBEING| # LIFESTYLE

Ifeel, a Madrid-based emotional well-being service, has developed a digital well-being service aimed at helping businesses provide all employees with access to mental health support. The platform allows employees to track their mood and daily activity with exercises and self-care tips.

PRESERVATIVE FOOD COATING MADE FROM PASSION FRUIT | # FOOD

A team of researchers from the University of Johannesburg has recently created a way to use peels as a healthy preservative for fresh fruits and vegetables. The new material could replace plastic packaging.