This was originally posted on Elements. Sign up to the free mailing list to get beautiful visualizations on natural resource megatrends in your email every week.Awareness around climate change is shaping the future of the global economy in several ways.Governments are planning how to reduce emissions, investors are scrutinizing companies’ environmental performance, and consumers are becoming c...

A cute toothbrush? Well you can say so about One.2.3. Toothbrush from Nuone Design. It’s minimalist toothbrush with a replaceable head. Even though it’s still at concept stage, the design aims to reflect the idea of helping reduce plastic waste in the world.One.2.3. Toothbrush has an ergonomic and contemporary structure, it feels good to grip in your hand. Available in two pleasing colors: ol...

TRENDBIRD Quarterly Report (Silicon Valley VC & Startup Trend Report) - Q2. 2022 Edition Released !* TRENDBIRD Quarterly Report는 혁신적인 기술과 비즈니스 모델로 단시간내에 폭발적인 성장을 통해, Unicorn으로 성장할 수 있는 혁신 스타트업들과 Next Big 혁신 비즈니스 / 테크 모델을 조기에 발굴할 수 있도록, 실리콘밸리의 메이저 벤처 캐피탈들에 의해 사업성과 차별성, 그리고 성장성이 검증된 유망 비즈...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a new granted patent covering an Apple Watch with a camera integrated into its digital crown and more. Apple’s patent FIG. 3 below illustrates an example of a usage of an Apple Watch (#100) having a camera integrated into the digital crown. This will permit the user to capture pictures with the camera while the watch remains worn to...

Adidas has joined forces with Tencent Music to host a virtual music festival. Is this the next stage of branded experiences in China? Adidas Originals is dancing to the beat of its own drum. On May 22, the sportswear brand teamed up with Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s virtual music festival TMELAND to host “Landing on OZ Future Concert” (登陆OZ未来音乐会). Attracting 1.3 million partici...

Researchers have found a biologically active slow sand filter as the most effective way to remove nanoplastics from drinking water.Today's filtration technologies do a wonderful job of producing potable water, but the spread of plastic waste throughout the environment means there are new threats to contend with. A new study has investigated the performance of different techniques when it comes...

By 2030, AI could disrupt transportation and other key sectors in China, adding significant economic value—but only if strategic cooperation and capability building occur across multiple dimensions.In the past decade, China has built a solid foundation to support its AI economy and made significant contributions to AI globally. Stanford University’s AI Index, which assesses AI advancements wo...

For those who want to have a relaxing, spa-like experience at home or in their room, scent diffusers are a must-have as well as ambient lighting to suit the mood you want to create. There are of course different products and options available in the market for both these purposes but what if you could have both in one single device? This is what a Swedish scent brand has come up with in collabo...

The refrigerator makes ice while the sun shines and uses this to remain cool for up to four days with minimal or no sunlight.As many as 2 billion people around the world do not have reliable refrigeration. This is largely down to a lack of access to reliable and affordable electricity. More than an annoyance, a lack of refrigeration makes it difficult to store food for long periods, leading to...