5 Facts about #newdutch icon Jalila Essaïdi
Jalila Essaïdi is a Dutch artist, entrepreneur, and innovator who's making waves around the world with her groundbreaking work in bio-design. From creating bulletproof skin to developing clothing made from manure, Essaïdi is pushing the boundaries of what's possible and inspiring others to do the same.
5 Facts about the Floating Farm of the Future
The world's first floating farm is located in the stylish Merwe harbor in Rotterdam, and it's a prime example of green innovation and co-creation in the Netherlands. Meet this unique, fun, and educational experience that offers a self-sustaining and circular way to farm.
Maritime Masterplan boosted by Growth Fund
African Bamboo reduces emissions in construction sector
The construction industry consumes up to 50 percent of all primary raw materials. Under the Paris agreement, 196 countries committed to cut their consumption of primary materials by half by 2030.
Tackling the problem of plastic pollution
ZEM: cleaning the air while driving
Imagine a car that captures carbon, rather than emitting it. Dutch students are redefining the term ‘super car’ with a typical #newdutch approach as they invented a zero-emissions car that captures carbon as it drives. A team of students from Eindhoven University of Technology have presented Zem, the Zero Emission Mobile. It's an all-electric and solar-powered car fitted with innovative self-designed filters. When the car is driving, air flows through these filters, capturing CO2 from the air.
Crowdfunding platform PlusPlus gives money meaning
There is a close connection between hunger and poverty. People who are unable to grow their own food or cannot afford to buy food go hungry. This is a daily reality for over 800 million people worldwide.