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Congratulations GreenPod Labs!
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We are excited to announce that this year's $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize has been awarded to GreenPod Labs, an India-based agricultural biotechnology startup focused on tackling food loss problems in developing countries. By learning how fruits and vegetables naturally resist pest and fungal pathogens, GreenPod Labs showcases how learning from nature can solve both climate and societal problems.
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Fusion Bionic has been selected as Runner-Up for this year's Ray of Hope Prize. They developed a novel laser technology capable of integrating functional micro and nanostructures inspired by nature’s surface textures to replace today's surface finishing technologies that rely on ecologically harmful manufacturing processes.
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The Latest Nature-Inspired News
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What Could Possibly Go Right? In this podcast, Janine Benyus shares inspiration we can take from systems in nature for ourselves and communities. Tune in to learn the value of a biomimetic approach to infrastructure development and business operations and how to go beyond net zero.
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We're excited to introduce a new quarterly newsletter from our Innovation initiative. Update your preferences below or sign up here to get the latest in nature-inspired innovation including industry news and best practices, cutting edge research, and updates from our participants.
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Plastic is everywhere, and it could be making you sick. Tune in to the Plastic Diet podcast to hear from Beth Rattner, Patricia Kombo, and Kam Sripada who discuss sources of plastic pollution, the false promise of recycling, fashion's role, techniques for redesigning textiles to mimic nature, and more.
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When it comes to purchasing outdoor gear, everything—durability, breathability, comfort—is relative. Evaluating a product’s environmental cred is no different. Lauren Bright, who works on our Design for Decomposition initiative, shares with Outside how to avoid common greenwashing traps.
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Back to the basics: what is biomimicry and how is it relevant to organizations? In part one of this two-episode series on the Crazy Might Work podcast hosted by Paul Hawkins, Lex Amore digs into the science behind biomimicry and how it is changing our ideas about effective design.
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Hear about some of the newest examples coming from our Ray of Hope Prize in Part 2, as well as some classic case studies on how organizations are optimizing nature's genius and the mind-expanding design principles that have been field-tested over 3.8 billion years.
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Design Inspired by Teeth and Bones
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Innovation and nature go hand-in-hand. By looking at a problem and thinking of different routes to solve it, you can almost always look to the outside world for a natural solution that can be adapted to fit your needs.
Whether it’s the healthcare industry, a car, or a bike helmet, the innovations inspired by teeth and bones have changed the lives of many, and will undoubtedly continue to do so as more discoveries are made. Check out the latest from our blog by guest writer Adrian Johansen.
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