innovation

May 28, 2015

NC universities consider biological water treatment facility

Emory University recently unveiled its WaterHub, a cutting-edge water treatment facility that uses a variety of biological organisms to recycle waste water and reduce water consumption. Three North Carolina universities attended the ribbon cutting ceromony to see whether such a facility would be a good fit for their campuses.

Apr 29, 2015

Water scarcity breeds innovation

Although a severe drought may seem like a plague, scarcity leads to incredible innovation. Out west and in water-scarce regions around the world, humans are developing ways of farming and living that do not allow a single drop of water to go to waste.

Dec 30, 2014

ASHEVILLE’S GREEN BUSINESS SCENE PROFILED BY FORBES

A slew of new initiatives is promoting green-minded investment in Asheville, North Carolina.

Aug 10, 2014

Zoe B Organics offers baby toys that are better for babies and the planet

New parents can now get plastic-free toys from Wiston-Salem based Zoë b Organics

Jun 18, 2014

HIGH POINT COMPANY TURNS WASTE PLASTIC INTO DIESEL FUEL

Hard-to-recycle plastics are given a second life by an NC energy start up.

May 28, 2014

START-UP TO MARKET GLEANED, LOCAL FOOD IN YEAR-ROUND, READY-TO-EAT FORM

Local food is getting increasingly popular in many parts of North Carolina, but seasonality and convenience are still a hurdle for many consumers and commercial kitchens. A new start-up aims to fix that.

May 21, 2014

CAN CHARLOTTE CHARITY CREATE “AMERICA’S MOST SUSTAINABLE URBAN CORE”?

Envision Charlotte has set itself an ambitious goal, and it's using innovative means to achieve it.

Apr 20, 2014

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NCSU’S POOLE COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT TAKES ON NCSC’S ONLINE PRESENCE

Today, NCSU's Poole College of Management will officially take on NCSC's role as an online champion of innovation and sustainability across North Carolina.

Apr 9, 2014

UNC REDUCES ENERGY USE BY 20% PER SQUARE FOOT

Like many North Carolina institutions, UNC is enacting aggressive sustainability goals. Major challenges, however, remain.

Mar 24, 2014

FORUM EXPLORES CHINA’S CLEANTECH OPPORTUNITIES

As China declares a "war on pollution", investors and entrepreneurs across the Globe are paying attention. A forum at Duke University will explore the challenges and opportunities for cleantech in China.