In today’s increasingly environmentally conscious world, the adoption of a circular economy has become imperative. Our current economic model, characterised by the unsustainable extraction, production, and disposal of goods, has placed immense pressure on our ecosystems. The consequences, such as pollution and resource depletion, have become all too evident. In contrast, the circular economy promotes …
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September 6, 2023
Smart Cities: Startups Revolutionising Urban Mobility
The rapid urbanisation of our world has led to numerous challenges, one of the most pressing being the strain of our mobility systems on the environment. Traditional modes of transportation rely on conventional fossil fuels, significantly contributing to pollution, congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions. In response to this challenge, innovative startups in the realm of …
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July 20, 2023
Drowning in Plastic: How Startups Tackle The Issue of Microplastic Pollution
Over the past few decades, plastic production has significantly increased, with nearly 400 million tonnes being generated each year. This, coupled with subpar waste management methods, such as insufficient recycling and irresponsible disposal, has played a major role in the mounting buildup of plastic in the environment. It is estimated that as of 2015, approximately …
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March 22, 2023
World Water Day: Startups’ contributions to solving the water challenge
The world is currently facing a global water and sanitation crisis resulting in a lack of access to safe drinking water for a significant amount of the world’s population. The United Nations has launched a call to action to find solutions to tackle this pressing challenge. Startups have responded to this open call and continue …
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November 23, 2022
AFS’ Journey Towards Climate Neutrality
With the Allied for Startups Membership having expressed their interest to incorporate sustainability in the AFS 2022 and 2023 Mandate, we launched a new sustainability vertical to build a global coalition of green tech startups to drive innovation-focused climate action. With sustainability as a core value of our work, Allied for Startups led by example …