The COVID-19 coronavirus, which is widely believed to have originated in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China, has brought into focus the global health dangers posed by “wet markets” where wildlife are sold along with other foods for human consumption. Non-governmental organizations such as the World Wide Fund and…

One of France’s leading flour producers and subsidiary of the Axereal grain cooperative — Axiane Meunerie — recently launched the first flour using blockchain technology that showcases a collective effort towards sustainable agriculture. Consumers who want to check the quality of the flour they buy for baking can now scan…

Across the design world, wood is now sought after as a solution for minimizing environmental footprints while delivering long term value. This is particularly the case with the construction industry, which is responsible for around one third of all carbon emissions globally. As the only renewable construction material, wood consumes…