Environment
Infarm’s Tech-Powered Micro Farms Deliver Fresh Produce On-Site In Urban Settings
Set up by Israeli founders, Infarm has offered a new wave of agricultural innovation with a modular smart farm system inspired by NASA's biofarming methods and sustainable design.
February 18, 2020
Israeli Water-From-Air Tech Firm To Launch Solar-Powered Home Generator
The device, named Solar Genny, runs on solar energy and is suitable for more remote locations.
February 11, 2020
SodaStream’s Super Bowl 2020 Ad Features Bill Nye And A Mission To Mars
This commercial, SodaStream's first at the Super Bowl since 2014, delivers a poignant message on environmental conservation.
February 03, 2020
Daimler To Test Israeli Startup’s Waste Conversion Tech For Auto Parts
The German automotive giant is pursuing a trial and development deal to use UBQ's solution for the production of "clean" automobile parts.
January 21, 2020
From Drip Irrigation To Digital Farming, Netafim Delivers Innovative Agriculture Tech Solutions Worldwide
Today, Netafim says it delivers innovative agriculture tech solutions to millions of farmers in over 100 countries, from smallholders to large-scale agricultural producers.
January 19, 2020
Through Awareness, Education And Cleanups, An Israeli Initiative Is Taking A Stand On Plastic
Plastic Free Israel is promoting environmentally conscious alternatives and raising awareness of how to live a plastic-free life.
January 15, 2020
Israel’s Leviathan Field Begins Pumping Natural Gas, Amid Pollution Fears
The Leviathan gas rig, the largest natural gas field in the Eastern Mediterranean, located off the coast of Haifa, began pumping natural gas on Tuesday, according to a statement from Noble Energy on Tuesday, The gas flow commenced after the government gave the Texas-based company Noble Energy and its partners the go-ahead to move forward […]
January 02, 2020
US-Israel Foundation To Invest Over $6M In Joint Clean Energy Ventures
The investment will run under the BIRD Energy program with a total value of $15.4 million in sectors such as natural gas and energy efficiency.
December 22, 2019
Israel To Establish $4M Innovation Lab In Haifa For Environmental Tech
The ministries of Environmental Protection (MoEP), and Economy and Industry, together with the Israel Innovation Innovation Authority have chosen a group of international companies to run the lab.
December 16, 2019
CropX Partners With FarmAgro To Provide Crop Management Analytics For Central American Farmers
Israeli agritech analytics company CropX announced Tuesday a partnership with FarmAgro, a leader in the commercialization of agroforestry equipment in Costa Rica, to help Latin American farmers become more efficient and profitable by offering innovative agritech solutions and precision agriculture tools based on the CropX farm management platform. CropXx plans to expand its deployment across […]
December 12, 2019
Israel’s UBQ, Largest McDonald’s Franchise Team Up For Eco-Friendly Restaurant Materials
Arcos Dorados said it will use UBQ's waste conversion solution to replace current restaurant materials with more sustainable ones.
December 02, 2019
Chic Tech: Israeli Startup Shakes Up Fashion Industry With Sustainable, Digital Thread Dyeing
Twine is taking a major step to revolutionize the textile dyeing process with new technology that is environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
November 26, 2019
President Awards Nechama Rivlin Prize For Sustainability To 4 Local Initiatives
The prize was awarded in Tel Aviv at the 4th Israeli Climate Conference which aims to increase public awareness of climate issues.
November 25, 2019
Bee Free: Technion Students Win Gold Medal At Global Competition For Developing Artificial Honey
The Israeli team - made up of 12 students - were among over 300 groups from universities all over the world participating in the prestigious iGEM contest established by MIT.
November 18, 2019
Israel May Finally Be Starting To Turn The Tide On Its Single-Use Plastic Problem
Rising activism against disposable plastics, especially in the Tel Aviv area, has emerged as part of a new attitude towards single-use products.
November 11, 2019