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This lab allows older women to stay healthy. An all-female BIPOC team from a Californian not-for-profit organisation has developed an app to help Black and Indigenous women navigate breast cancer, with comprehensive digital support available post diagnosis. Support includes introductory information about the illness and treatment methods, as well as costs and associated side effects. In addition, there is...

Gin leftovers and sawdust can be used to make furniture. Should it, or other flammable liquids or gases catch fire, a new patented, certified and sustainable solution from a Canadian startup is on hand to douse the flames. Instead of foams made from polymer or PFAS containing respiratory irritants or cancerous substances (tip: the film Dark Waters) the fire...

They can be used to manufacture dye, animal feed and vegan seafood. Microbes. Now a Canadian startup is using them to produce an environmentally-friendly cleaning agent from food waste. Surfactants are extracted using bacterial cultures in a sustainable process.These disperse oil by enveloping oil particles and separating them, making it easy to remove dirt. Both harmless and biodegradable, surfactants...

Wood can be turned into window panes. Now, a US-based startup has developed a transparent coating that allows glass windows to generate electricity by harvesting sunlight. The patented, nanometre-thin coating is applied to new windows using physical vapour deposition and, like colour pigments, consists of non-hazardous, naturally-occurring materials. Delicate, hidden wires ensure that only ultraviolet and infrared rays are...

Team spirit can be strengthened through volunteer work. A company’s attitude to sustainability is increasingly important for prospective employees. Now, using a platform created by an American startup, small- and medium-sized companies can analyse their carbon footprint with a view to making improvements. First, accounting data is uploaded. This gives information on purchases, expenditures and other transactions. Using additional...

Fresh air sharpens our senses. Inside, plants can too. But potted plants can never purify our air completely. Most organisms that cleanse the air of pollutants are found in the roots. That is, in the soil. Which is why a Canadian startup has developed a moving wall providing even more freshness in rooms. Different types of plant are grown...

A foreign language, unfamiliar surroundings - finding work in a new country can be challenging. Which is why a Canadian startup has developed a recruitment platform which aims to foster greater transparency and trust between migrants and businesses. The goal is to combat the exploitation of foreign workers and use of illegal hiring practices. Migrants can confirm their identity...

If we buy fish and chips, it’s probably because we’re hungry, or have an appetite for it. However, the motivation behind other on-site purchases can be harder to explain. Using modern analysis tools, dominant online companies can analyze vast stores of data. Now, in a bid to make in-store retail competitive, a startup is combining local shopping with a...