GREEN TECHNOLOGY

Green Technology is all about innovations that promote a sustainable future, including circular economy, renewable energies and green mobility. We show you how innovation and the environment intermesh.

New report from Kering reveals how next-gen materials can be introduced to the mass market

Next-generation materials are rarely found in popular retailers. Why is it that more sustainable textiles are not sold on a large scale, even though the demand for environmentally friendly clothing continues to grow? A new fashion report offers answers

Shine and Shadow: The German Sustainability Award 2024 between Recognition and Criticism

Sustainability on Stage: On November 28 and 29, the German Sustainability Award 2024 honored pioneers of ecological transformation, but was also confronted with a boycott and critical questions about transparency and credibility

COP29: Climate Summit in Baku between progress and frustration

The 29th UN Climate Change Conference is marked by contradictions: positive processes in emissions trading are contrasted by a slow agreement on climate finance. Whether COP29 can provide the urgently needed impetus for climate protection remains uncertain - and time is running out...

Redefining Germany’s Innovation Landscape: How Mali M. Baum is Empowering Women and Building Bridges in Tech

A visionary entrepreneur with international experience is committed to inclusivity and growth in the German tech scene. An interview with Mali M. Baum, founder of WLOUNGE

Recap of the IMPACT FESTIVAL 2024: New impulses for a sustainable transformation

Visionary ideas, exciting discourses and innovative solutions for ecological change – in our recap of the IMPACT FESTIVAL 2024 we look back on a groundbreaking event

Artificial intelligence and sustainability: solution or burden for climate change?

AI is the tool of the future. Large data centers are already being used for complex problem solving and process optimization. All advantages and disadvantages in terms of sustainability at a glance

Fabrics of the Future: Sustainable material innovations provide fabric for the future

Textile Trailblazer: We reveal why sustainable material innovations have the potential to revolutionize the fashion industry – and what challenges still need to be overcome along the way

Sustainable steel alternative: Bioplastics and wood form a strong alliance

A research team from the USA has developed an innovative material based on biodegradable substances that could replace steel…

Between Hope and Challenge: Recap of Climate Week NYC 2024

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?

Sustainable Cities 2024: 5 metropolises that are particularly environmentally friendly

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

Sustainable Innovations: Preview of the Impact Festival 2024

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

Sustainability on Screen: Top 10 films on sustainability

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

Leksi Kostur: Pioneer of biodesign

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

Sustainable Olympic Games: Paris 2024 as a pioneer for environmentally conscious event planning

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

Rethinking Plastic: ANSC Salon explores multifaceted perspectives on the plastic problem

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

Sustainable credit cards: Why it's worth switching to a sustainable bank

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

AI for the Oceans Award honors innovative marine conservation projects

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

Greentech Festival 2024: Paving the way for green innovations

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

Greentech Festival 2024: Reinvention with Messe Berlin

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

Sustainable iPhone cases: protection for our cell phones and our planet

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

The sodium-ion battery creates hope for a faster energy transition

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

Priorities, myths and realities of AI in the luxury sector

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”

Amazon reduces returns with AI-powered innovation

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

Greentech Festival goes Los Angeles – Interview with founding father Marco Voigt

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

How do we lead museums into the future? About dinosaurs, AI and the longing for fascination

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

Digital & sustainable: tips for a paperless office

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

Green energy with the heat pump trend?

Heat pumps - an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional heating systems

“Mission to Net Zero”: The Greentech Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary

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

5 Questions for Right Direction Founder Jelizaveta Hagleitner

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

Hydrogen Utopia and Ethical Fashion Group turn fashion into energy

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

Blockchain: The solution for sustainable supply chain management?

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

Plan A founder Lubomila Jordanova transforms the economy sustainably

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”

Eco meets innovation: UNStudio presents sustainable office tower

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

The Loewe summer collection 2023 – with living plants

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

Recap – The Green Voices Conference 2022

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

Davos Highlights 2022 - climate protection, environment and innovations

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

CO2-negative textiles from the laboratory - a solution for the fashion industry?

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

Kelp Collection: 3D print design innovation made from recycled fishing nets

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

The Dematerialised and Lukso Co-Founder on the New Creative Economy

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

Kering invests in real leather from the lab – is this the future?

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

NJAL launches its first sustainable collection: Collection N°1

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

Zaha Hadid Architects set new standards for Eco Architecture

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

From Bitcoin to BIO Coin? Crypto can be that sustainable

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

Brave New World: Is the Metaverse bad for the environment?

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

Hydrogen hype: A climate-neutral future with green hydrogen

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

The Future is Now - 3D design innovation is revolutionizing fashion

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

Circular cities: The future of urban spaces

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

Future journey of the automotive industry to the station sustainability?

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

Futurefood Algae: The innovative alternative from the sea

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

News: These are the results of the COP26 climate conference

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

Welcome to the Babylon of EV charging - can this be sustainable?

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

Navigating the luxury route towards happiness: From a Hollywood to a purpose perspective

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

From linear to circular - BMW Group presents the i Vision Circular

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

Event: IAA Mobility - realignment for future mobility

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

How digital disruption can promote sustainability

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

Industrial Designer - Stefan Diez rethinks design and breaks with old habits

“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

News: Pangaia uses material innovation against food waste

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

News: Bentley switches to sustainable leather

Automobile manufacturer becomes the first member of the Leather Working Group

Clean Meat: This is what the meat of the future will look like

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?

World climate report: IPCC issues warning and calls for immediate action

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 

Is Digi-Couture the future of sustainable fashion?

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: Changes under the sign of the automotive reset

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

How sustainable cities can promote urban resilience

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

Tomás Saraceno x Maison Ruinart: AR Art in the rhythm of nature

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

Berlin TXL will soon be a smart city and hotspot for urban technologies

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

News: #CelebrateChange in Berlin as part of the Greentech Festival

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

As an industry pioneer, Burberry aims to be climate positive by 2040

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

Urban Air Mobility is turning urban traffic upside down

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

Aging as an opportunity for intergenerational design

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

Green future powered by design - Green Trend Book 2021

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.

New European Bauhaus: The Green Deal for NextGenEU

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

Digital platform connects change makers and supporters worldwide

“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

Piñatex, Lino or Mylo - What is vegan leather and the innovation behind?

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

The future of urban cities: Empathic buildings and intelligent mobility

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

Sustainable outdoor brands: The best 10 brands for functional clothing

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

Is the current NFT Art Boom bad for the Environment?

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

News: IWC launches TimberTex, a sustainable leather alternative

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

3D printing ideas: These innovative formats set new milestones

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 

Learning made easy: The top 10 learning apps for quick success

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

Synthetic diamonds: Innovative gemstones from the laboratory

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

News: Denmark plans to build an island for the generation of green energy

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

APX - A revolutionary application example for Edge AI

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”

Book Club: Lo-TEK design movement relies on indigenous technologies

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

Innovative food start-ups are changing the food industry

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

News: The EU's new climate target accelerates the reduction of CO2 emissions

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

Technology trends 2021 will accelerate the digital evolution

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

Design Project Pollution Ranger & Smog Shade visualizes smog data

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

What is photovoltaics? The modern energy solution simply explained

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

Luxury Institute: Edge AI is the future of personalized luxury

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

BrewDog CEO Marcus Thieme on beer that saves the planet

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  

The 12 best urban e-bike brands with a design factor for the city

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

Transform to Net Zero: How to make the economy climate neutral by 2050

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

Alexander Taylor launches innovation platform "ATID" for more sustainability

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

Mobility Report 2021 - Current dynamics of the mobility megatrend

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?

Top 6 brands for augmented reality shopping experiences

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

Cradle to Cradle founder Braungart on products without a guilty conscience

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

Kitchen trends 2021 - this is how a stylish kitchen upgrade works

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

Artificial intelligence and its advantages for fashion

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

Clever cooking: practical & environmentally friendly kitchen helpers

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

Fight against electronic waste: EU wants to extend the right to repair

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

Sustainable phone cases - With us, you are spoiled for choice!

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

MIT: Pioneering technologies will enrich 2020

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

Corporate Social Responsibility: Top Sustainable Companies 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

Smart infrastructure and city life - More quality of life through technology

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

Digitization and Corona: How Covid-19 accelerates the digital future

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

Augmented Reality: Window shopping at home

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

Covid-19: Curse or Blessing for the Retail Sector?

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

Preventing forest dieback - Causes and measures everyone can take

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 

Green Tech Gadgets - These are the Top 5 Must Haves in 2020

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

Electromobility - quantum leap or hype?

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

Neo-ecology - the most important megatrend of our time

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

Greentech homes: The kitchen of the future changes our food culture through innovation

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 on the future of sustainable digitalization

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

Amazon forest fire - cause, consequences and what we can do about it

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 of the future - these are the four megatrends

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

A Swedish premium yacht is bringing e-mobility to the sea

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 as an expression of a new and cultivated rebellion

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 - a concept from nature secures our future

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's hypercar of the future is called Battista

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

Bill Gates - MIT's Breakthrough Technologies in 2019

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 - Top 100 Companies 2019

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

Coexistence of humans and artificial intelligence

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

Electromobility - A look behind the scenes

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?

Smart farming: drones & robots in the countryside

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

Global warming and future targets

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

Creativity - What CEOs can learn from children

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

Digital sustainability: green technology

All news about innovation and the megatrends of green technology. These sustainable inventions combine the continuous technical progress of our society with the urgent need for positive actions to protect the environment.


Green Tech: helpers for everyday life and environmental protection

Smart home or shared mobility - the buzzword green technology bundles a multitude of innovations that offer practical and environmentally-related solutions. Because innovations should react to real needs, the needs of future generations for an intact environment must also be taken into account. In addition to aesthetics and functionality, sustainability also has its finger on the pulse of green technology.


Expert knowledge about the future-oriented world of green tech

Green technology experts show their know-how and discuss megatrends from different perspectives. Plus all the news about innovations. Be it an electric luxury electric car or artificial intelligence: Here you will find exclusive insights into the future-oriented world of green technologies. Or notice that you're part of it. Home gardening, car sharing or stylish wooden tablet holders are green technologies with a positive environmental balance.


Innovation for the environment

Green Tech takes the entire life cycle of a product into account in order to close energy and material cycles. For example, recyclable green technology gadgets or energy savings at the push of a button using smart technologies are no longer just sophisticated everyday helpers. They are advocates for the environment, part of the circular economy. Stay up to date with our Green Technology cosmos and discover how Green Technologies are redefining the luxury segment of digitization.