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CloudFisher: Converting Fog Into Drinking Water
CloudFisher was created by Aqualonis, it could allow people living in coastal or mountainous areas to convert fog into safe drinking water. This water can also be used to irrigate crops or forestry efforts.It's made from a 3D mesh that can withstand high wind speeds, while still retaining water. It comes in a variety of sizes, to suit individual needs or the needs of entire villages.
6 February 2020 by Prof.(Dr.) Sa...

Industrial

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AirCarbon: A Sustainable Plastic For the Future
AirCarbon was developed by Newlight Technologies, and has already won many awards for its innovative sustainability. It's made from carbon emissions that would otherwise be released into the air, and can have a multitude of uses.It's a verified carbon-negative material, meaning every step of its production and use is fully green and sustainable. Because it is not made from oil like other plastics, it is also a cost-effective alternative to other synthetic materials.
6 February 2020 by Prof.(Dr.) Sa...

NFP

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Confused? Where to donate?
Australia's recent bushfires have motivated people across the globe to donate in some form. It's confusing. One solution may be th
6 February 2020 by Jenny Morawsk...

Governance

Real-time reporting of election donations
Guardian Australia ran an event in Sydney tonight with their journalists talking about ideas to make Australia better. This idea was from David Marr. He is regarded as one of Australia's most influential commentators, and is the recipient of four Walkley awards for journalism
5 February 2020 by lynnwood

Startup

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Edible Water Bubbles That Might Soon Replace Plastic Bottles
Plastic water bottles might soon be a thing of the past thanks to these incredible edible water bubbles created by an innovative and sustainable packaging start-up based in London, UK.The bubbles, called the Ooho!, are created by encasing a blob of drinking water within an edible membrane made from a natural seaweed extract. Nothing goes to waste, and the edible water pods will fully biodegrade in 4-6 weeks if left unconsumed.The team behind this brilliant idea of bubble water is called Skipping Rocks Lab, who first introduced their ground-breaking concept in 2013. 
4 February 2020 by Prof.(Dr.) Sa...

Industrial

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Plant based water bottles
Huka Lodge New Zealand has partnered with Klinac’s For The Better Good which produces a plant-based water bottle that can be composted- great idea for reducing plastic.https://www.nzbusinesstraveller.co.nz/sustainability-huka-lodge/
4 February 2020 by triah