GREEN TECHNOLOGY

To discuss solutions to climate change, Climate Week NYC 2024 brought together leaders and changemakers from around the world. We've compiled the highlights of the event and the key takeaways and ask ourselves: Are the voluntary efforts enough to save the planet?

Fair for everyone! Sustainable smartphones compared and the best tips and tricks to extend the lifespan of current devices

Small but mighty! The Dutch architect couple Beatriz Ramo and Bernd Upmeyer have created a multifunctional hideaway with their tiny apartment on just 6,89 square metres

A new report from Arcadis has determined which cities will be considered sustainable in 2024. We present the 5 big players in sustainability and explain what they are doing better

The Impact Festival will bring innovators, investors and political stakeholders together in Frankfurt from 30 to 31 October 2024. We reveal in advance what highlights await us at Europe's largest B2B event for sustainable innovations

From classics that first drew attention to the pressing problems of our time to current documentaries – we have curated the most exciting films on the topic of sustainability for you

On the way to a greener future, she is leading the way with creative ideas: Biodesigner Leksi Kostur shows how to keep people and the environment in mind when designing

In 2024, Paris wants to do everything differently. The host has set itself the goal of hosting the most sustainable Olympic Games to date

Plastic for eternity? A salon of the Arts and Nature Social Club at the Hotel de Rome Berlin highlights the devastating effects of plastic and future-oriented solutions

Sustainability à la carte! We explain why sustainable credit cards make the difference and have compared the best ecological bank providers

The AI ​​for the Oceans Award honors concepts that use AI and progressive technologies to help preserve the ecological balance of the oceans

Future-oriented technologies and interdisciplinary exchange at the Greentech Festival 2024 - Berlin under the sign of sustainable transformation

With Messe Berlin as the venue, the Greentech Festival in 2024 will not only grow in size, but also expand its program

The Conscious Choice: Sustainable iPhone cases protect our smartphone and the environment from damage. Here we have curated the best sustainable brands for you

Northvolt, together with research partner Altris, is developing a battery that is safer, more cost-effective and more sustainable than conventional batteries

Experts from the Luxury Institute shed light on the most important applications, expectations and myths surrounding AI in the luxury sector By Expert Milton Pedraza “Luxury Institute”

In order to counteract the flood of returns of clothing items, the online shipping giant Amazon is introducing AI-supported fit advice

This is what makes a sustainable mobile phone provider – the best tips for choosing a new provider

Marco Voigt about his vision for the future of Europe's largest sustainability festival Interview with Marco Voigt, founder of Greentech Festival

Commissioned by the Nevada Museum of Art, Graft Brandlab designs an exhibition that makes prehistoric sea creatures accessible Column by Prof. Nikolaus Hafermaas, Graft Brandlab

A paperless office is an important step for digitization and sustainability. These tips will make the transition effortless    

Heat pumps - an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional heating systems

Disruptive solutions, controversial discourses & dynamic cooperation - these are the key takeaways of the Greentech Festival 2023

Green technologies, future-proof knowledge & global synergies for transformative change - that's what the Greentech Festival 2023 promises

Exclusive insights and impulses about phygital fashion - fashion at the interface of the physical and digital world Interview with Jelizaveta Hagleitner, founder & CEO of Right Direction

How EFG and HUI aim to find a fashion pollution solution by converting fashion waste into hydrogen

Supply chains pose social and environmental challenges for companies - how the blockchain should change that

How the SaaS platform Plan A enables, simplifies and automates the transition to a sustainable and decarbonized economy In an interview with Lubomila Jordanova, Co-Founder & CEO “Plan A”

When architecture meets uncompromising social & ecological sustainability - UNStudio launches design for Frankfurt's NION office tower

A group of MIT scientists is researching an utopian idea to stop global climate change

Renewable energy with minimal emissions 

the new men's collection combines nature and technology to show that fashion needs to be more sustainable

A radical switch to sustainable materials is imperative to meet climate targets 

With innovation and alliances for sustainability in fashion

For everyone who is committed to sustainability - together for a working world without burnout for people and nature

The sustainable and vegan luxury brand launches the first handbag made from vegan Mycelium leather

Climate catastrophes, energy transition and trillion trees - together for a green and sustainable future

Bind textiles from greenhouse gases and carbon - the company Rubi Laboratories makes this possible and the industry is keen on it

The Swedish design studio Interesting Times Gang launches trendsetting Kelp Collection, which combines 3D printing with recycling

The marketplace for digital fashion NFTs and the blockchain technology behind them are challenging the traditional fashion industry In an interview with Marjorie Hernandez, co-founder The Dematerialised and Lukso

Luxury fashion group Kering has teamed up with VitroLabs - a biotech start-up from California - to develop leather alternatives

After NJAL has already given 50.000 designers a voice in fashion, the first own & sustainable Collection N°1 follows

Zaha Hadid Architects' BEEAH Headquarters: a symbol of architecture at the intersection of sustainability, technology and philanthropy 

A competition focused on developing biodegradable alternatives to plastic polybags

Blockchain and crypto are currently traded as the "green" capital investment for an ecological future - is crypto sustainable? 

The Bosch Tech Compass shows how globally people think and feel about technology.

Technologies such as VR, gaming, crypto, blockchain and NFT are now uniting in the digital metaverse – how sustainable is the hype?

Will hydrogen become a model of the future? Latest developments make hydrogen a “game changer”

The exceptional Austrian designer Julia Körner talks about the future of 3D printing as a combination of design, innovation and sustainability In an interview with Julia Körner, founder of JK Design

With increasing urbanization, the challenges for urban planning also increase - circular cities offer a possible solution

6 questions to Prof. Dr. Stefan Bratzel, Head of the Center of Automotive Management, on the sustainability of mobility In an interview with Prof. Dr. Stefan Bratzel, Director Center of Automotive Management

Surprising food alternatives made from algae - In Food Valley, edible solutions are cooked for a sustainable food industry.

Between progress and room for improvement: These are the results of the UN climate conference COP26 and its implications for the future

Here are 5 trends and innovative materials that are permanently changing architecture and design

The infrastructure of new mobility concepts must move away from insular thinking towards economically efficient, ecologically sustainable and socially fair standards. Column by Prof. Nikolaus Hafermaas, Graft Brandlab

From egocentricity to eudaimonia - How the evolutionary stages of luxury influence one's own level of happiness and the ego By Neo-Luxury Expert Dr. Julia Riedmeier

This vision vehicle is created according to the principles of the circular economy throughout the entire design, development and manufacturing process

IAA Mobility aims to become an international mobility center, with sustainability playing a stronger role

Innovative technologies aims to combat climate change through CO2 capture

Digitization as a solution for a future-proof luxury model - these are the game changers in the industry

“The products of the new era need potential for enthusiasm and a meaningful relationship with their users - products that are loved and retained, instead of drastic reduction” In an interview with Stefan Diez, CEO Diez Office and professor for industrial design

Using fruit leaves for textile innovation and creating new resources from waste

Automobile manufacturer becomes the first member of the Leather Working Group

Laboratory meat is considered to be the meat alternative of the future. But what exactly is so-called clean meat and can it actually replace conventional meat?

Unprecedented climatic extremes and an intensification of global warming alarm - this shows the world climate report of the IPCC. But also what can now be done to protect the planet 

In the age of technology, digital fashion is perhaps the answer to the necessary change within the fashion industry. Interview with Michaela Larosse, Head of Strategy at The Fabricant

Mobility Trends 2022: Digitalisation, drive alternatives as well as inclusion and diversification are the focus of mobility trends

Environmental pollution, scarcity of resources and social inequality - many challenges of the present as well as climate change are concentrated in cities - sustainable urban development counteracts this

Declaration of independence from fossil fuels: Tomás Saraceno's “Movement” installation for Ruinart balances sustainability, art and AR technology

5 questions to Philipp Bouteiller about the innovative and sustainable redesign of the former Berlin Tegel Airport In an interview with Prof. Dr. Philipp Bouteiller, CEO Tegel Projekt GmbH

 Over 100 exhibitors presented their innovative and green inventions for a sustainable future as part of the Greentech Festival

The luxury company announces changes in its own supply chain and promotes future-oriented projects. Is the new goal realistic or too ambitious?

The dream of flying could find its way into our cities in the next few years and thereby significantly improve the inner-city traffic situation - the most exciting urban air mobility projects

Nikolaus Hafermaas calls for sustainable cultural change and shows why intergenerational design is more than a mere design concept. Column by Prof. Nikolaus Hafermaas, Graft Brandlab

The first round of recruiting for the Green Product and Green Concept Award 2022 is currently taking place - The Green Trend Book offers a sneak peek of what to expect.

The German Design Council is a partner of the “New European Bauhaus” - a creative, interdisciplinary initiative of the European Commission to promote sustainability

“As humans, we are so powerful when we come together – it only takes a few hundred people to literally change the world” Interview with Nina Siemiatkowski, Founder Milkywire

Fashion brands are currently leading the way: bags, shoes and clothing made from pineapples, palm trees and mushrooms - everything about the innovative leather alternatives

Prof. Nikolaus Hafermaas, Managing Partner Creation of the Berlin agency Graft Brandlab, on the sustainable development of architecture, urban planning and mobility By Prof. Nikolaus Hafermaas, Graft Brandlab

Editor-in-chief of Luxury Tribune, Cristina d'Agostino, talks about new creativity in the luxury market

Climbing, skiing, surfing or hiking – outdoor clothing is a must-have for leisure time. Here are the top 10 sustainable outdoor brands

The hype about crypto art has triggered a climate controversy due to the supposedly high energy consumption - but there is hope for a green crypto development

The Swiss watch manufacturer joins brands like Hermès and Adidas and develops watch straps made from sustainable leather alternatives

Hardly any other industry has experienced such a boom in recent years as three-dimensional printing technology - here are five particularly innovative 3D printing ideas 

From languages ​​to meditation to classic brain training: Here are the hottest learning apps to get smarter

For centuries, diamonds have been the source of controversial mining. But that could end now - are synthetic diamonds from the laboratory the future?

Denmark is planning an artificial island to store wind energy in the North Sea. In this way, millions of European households may be supplied with electricity

The Luxury Institute announces the launch of its new technology platform for the application of Edge AI: Here is the Advanced Personalization Xchange Platform By Expert Milton Pedraza “Luxury Institute”

Inidigenous technologies as a solution to climate change - In conversation with the author Julia Watson, about alternative ideas in symbiosis with nature In an interview with Julia Watson

These innovative food start-ups address the problems of the food industry and improve the future of the food supply

EU members have decided to reduce CO2030 emissions by 2% by 55 and thus have tightened the climate protection targets

These ten technology trends 2021 will change our future, according to Bain & Company

Designer Huachen Xin inspires social change with his Pollution Ranger and Smog Shade In an interview with designer Huachen Xin

Photovoltaics is one of the most promising renewable energies of our time. Here is everything you need to know about it

Edge AI is a dramatic breakthrough, remaking machine learning private, personalized and secure. Discover what’s behind it By Expert Milton Pedraza “Luxury Institute”

With “Equity For Punks”, the craft beer brand BrewDog is collecting investments for green infrastructure. In an exclusive interview, CEO Marcus Thieme explains how beer can promote nature and climate protection  

If you want to move around the city effortlessly and in an environmentally friendly way, you should rely on urban e-bikes. We show 12 brands for stylish designer bikes

Microsoft launches the Transfrom to Net Zero initiative for climate protection. Discover what that means and how companies can contribute

As a platform for research and the development of new materials, Alexander Taylor paves the way for a more sustainable fashion industry with ATID

Which trends are driving mobility issues, how does the corona pandemic affect our mobility behavior, and where does mobility meet other megatrends such as urbanization, connectivity and health?

We show 6 examples of how brands implement the augmented reality trend and thus set new standards in terms of innovation

Cradle to Cradle calls for a revolutionary innovation in our products in terms of design, production, use and return. The result is a world without rubbish. Interview with Prof. Dr Michael Braungart

All kitchen trends 2021 in terms of things, color, concept and style. Smart kitchen helpers for modern kitchens and the best sustainable kitchen manufacturers can be found here

AI in fashion modifies shopping for customers and manufacturers. That's what the Artificial Intelligence trend is all about

Easier than ever to cook in a health and environmentally friendly way and give the kitchen a modern look. We show sustainable kitchen helpers that make this possible

Repair instead of throwing it away. Because of the huge amount of electronic waste, the EU is now calling for extended repair rights for mobile devices

There are stylish cell phone cases everywhere - but also sustainable ones? We show what's important: the best selection for sustainable cell phone cases and all the tips

According to the renowned MIT Technology Review, innovative future technologies will revolutionize 2020

Again this year, companies worldwide were ranked in terms of their CSR. Denmark leads the field of sustainable business practices in the CSR Ranking 2020

The promise of the Smart City: quality of life, environmental protection & efficiency. We show which challenges have to be solved in a smart way

COVID-19 makes digital networking more important than ever. We show the importance of digitization due to Corona

The Volvo pioneer in innovative hybrid and electrical technology

Digital fashion shopping - the search for the perfect outfit becomes virtual with the help of augmented reality

A fictional dispute between our editors, in which two opposing points of view are prepared in an abstract and fact-based manner - pro and con

Forests must be protected in Germany as well as worldwide. We have known this at the very latest since the forest fires in the Amazon region. Here's what each and everyone of us can do against forest extinction 

Whether it's a phone case, tablet holder or a lighting system for the home - Green Tech is on the advance and offers new ideas to combine technology and design

A fictional dispute between our editors, in which two opposing points of view are prepared in an abstract and fact-based manner - pro and con

Private scooter sharing simplifies life in the city

Neo-ecology is the megatrend that will shape the 2020st century like no other: environmental awareness is transformed from an individual lifestyle to social movement. Sustainability from the consumption trend to the economic factor

Technology and innovation have permanently changed our eating culture. Now the evolution of food is facing a new milestone and brings new, intelligent approaches to the table

Felix Sühlmann-Faul, consultant for the German Sustainability Award, explains what future-oriented sustainable digitization can look like and what the risks are

Devastating fires have raged in the Amazonas for days and the drought continues to spread the flames uncontrollable. About a political power struggle and the power of social media

Mobility plays a central role in our society. Four innovative concepts meet today's challenges and point the way to future mobility

X Shore is the name of the Swedish manufacturer of the 100 percent electrically operated electric yacht. The company focuses primarily on aesthetics and sustainability

New Luxury - Luxury becomes the expression of a new, cultivated rebellion: Status symbols are charged with ethical added value and sustainable concerns. The luxury market is growing steadily worldwide. But what does luxury mean today?  

Circular economy is currently the most sought-after concept for a sustainable future. About a concept that brings together continued prosperity and the preservation of resources

Pininfarina takes the next step towards an independent car brand and launches the first purely electric luxury hypercar

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is the first guest author to compile the MIT list of groundbreaking innovations for 2019. So they could change our lives

Corporate social responsibility is becoming more and more important and global corporations are focusing on sustainability. Reduction of CO2 emissions and waste, diversity and other sustainable aspects are the basis of the CSR assessment

A revolution is to be expected that could completely change our everyday life. Artificial intelligence harbors an immense number of opportunities, but also certain risks

The market for electromobility has continued to grow rapidly, with around 3 million cars sold in 2020. But what are the drivers and how green are e-cars really?

Agriculture is a leader in digitization. Agriculture 4.0 and smart farming are the headings of modern data-based concepts

Climate-related risks depend on the speed of future warming. According to the IPCC, an increase to 2,0 degrees leads to significant changes

According to a study by the WEF, we are born as creative geniuses, only to then completely lose our creativity. In this way we can really encourage children and revitalize our creativity