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Tanzania: 14 Green Businesses Win $42K Grants from Finland
Solutions2d ago

Tanzania: 14 Green Businesses Win $42K Grants from Finland

Fourteen forestry businesses in Tanzania just won over $42,000 each to turn sustainable ideas into thriving companies. The Finland-backed grants aim to create jobs while protecting Tanzania's forests.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
Finland Backs 14 Green Businesses in Tanzania's Forests
Solutions2d ago

Finland Backs 14 Green Businesses in Tanzania's Forests

Fourteen innovative small businesses in Tanzania just received over $400,000 in grants to transform forestry into sustainable jobs and eco-friendly products. The Finland-backed GreenCatalyst Initiative is turning rural forest communities into hubs of green innovation.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
Australia's 4,000 Green Businesses Get Global Recognition
Planet Wins4d ago

Australia's 4,000 Green Businesses Get Global Recognition

Australia just became the world's most trusted destination for sustainable travel. A landmark partnership now showcases 4,000 eco-certified Australian tourism businesses on major booking platforms worldwide.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
Man Plants One Tree, Grows 235-Acre Green Paradise
Planet Wins5d ago

Man Plants One Tree, Grows 235-Acre Green Paradise

When Ashwani Khurana planted his first tree at 25, he felt like watching a child grow up. That feeling turned into a 235-acre eco-resort with four forests, a sustainable golf course, and zero-waste practices in Gurugram.

The Better India2 min read
Kenya Launches Chapter Zero to Green Corporate Boardrooms
Planet WinsApr 9

Kenya Launches Chapter Zero to Green Corporate Boardrooms

Kenya just launched an initiative that turns corporate boardrooms into climate action command centers. Chapter Zero Kenya will help companies embed environmental sustainability into their core business decisions.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Cambodia Gets $200M Climate Fund to Boost Green Startups
Planet WinsApr 7

Cambodia Gets $200M Climate Fund to Boost Green Startups

Cambodia just joined a five-nation alliance providing $200 million to help small businesses develop climate solutions in energy, farming, and water. The program aims to support 2.3 million people while cutting emissions by 1.6 million tonnes across Southeast Asia.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
Norway Gets New Green Energy Company from Major Merger
Planet WinsApr 1

Norway Gets New Green Energy Company from Major Merger

A major tech company just bought Norway's wind energy operations to launch a brand new renewable energy division. The move signals growing investment in clean power across Scandinavia.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Electric Delivery Van Drops to $169K Amid Fuel Crisis
SolutionsMar 29

Electric Delivery Van Drops to $169K Amid Fuel Crisis

Workhorse just launched a more affordable electric delivery truck that could save small delivery companies thousands as gas prices spike nationwide. The new model cuts battery size without sacrificing the range most drivers actually need.

Electrek2 min read
South Africa Makes Clean Water Cheaper with Local Tech
SolutionsMar 16

South Africa Makes Clean Water Cheaper with Local Tech

A South African sanitation company just acquired a water treatment innovator, making advanced water and waste systems more affordable by combining international tech with local parts. The move could bring sustainable water solutions to thousands of businesses across the country.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
This Mom Turns Diapers Into Fertilizer, Saves 3M From Landfills
Planet WinsMar 13

This Mom Turns Diapers Into Fertilizer, Saves 3M From Landfills

A Seattle entrepreneur has diverted over three million diapers from landfills by turning bamboo diapers into biochar fertilizer. Her innovation required convincing regulators to approve a process never before permitted in Washington State. #

Reasons to be Cheerful2 min read
80 Gloucestershire Firms Put People Before Profits
SolutionsMar 3

80 Gloucestershire Firms Put People Before Profits

A growing movement of businesses in Gloucestershire is proving you can succeed while caring for people and the planet. These 80 certified companies are showing others that profit doesn't have to come at a cost.

BBC Science2 min read
UAE Eco-Packaging Demand Surges 30% as Plastic Ban Expands
Planet WinsFeb 26

UAE Eco-Packaging Demand Surges 30% as Plastic Ban Expands

Companies across the UAE are ditching single-use plastics faster than expected, driving demand for plant-based packaging up 30% annually. The shift is already preventing hundreds of tonnes of waste while slashing carbon emissions by up to 40%.

Google News - Uae Innovation3 min read
Upcycled Ad Banners Cut Carbon Emissions 85%
SolutionsFeb 19

Upcycled Ad Banners Cut Carbon Emissions 85%

A Romanian partnership proves advertising materials can be transformed into bags and accessories while slashing greenhouse gas emissions by six times. The breakthrough offers a scalable solution for an industry generating millions in waste.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Macao Forum Connects 1,000+ Green Companies This March
Planet WinsFeb 13

Macao Forum Connects 1,000+ Green Companies This March

A major environmental expo in Macao has already helped businesses land millions in green partnerships, and this year's event promises even more global connections. The forum has become a launchpad for companies turning environmental solutions into real business success.

Google: cooperation international2 min read
Greek Farm Wins First-Ever "World's Best" Agriculture Award
SolutionsFeb 5

Greek Farm Wins First-Ever "World's Best" Agriculture Award

A Greek organic farm just became the first from Greece to win the prestigious "World's Best of the Best" award in any category, earning global recognition for 35 years of sustainable farming innovation. The honor places Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms alongside the British Museum and Egypt's Great Museum.

Regional: italy achievement innovation (IT)3 min read
Samsung's New Display Uses Phytoplankton to Replace Paper
Planet WinsJan 29

Samsung's New Display Uses Phytoplankton to Replace Paper

Samsung just launched the world's first commercial display made partly from ocean phytoplankton, combining eco-friendly materials with paper-thin technology that uses almost zero power. The 13-inch color screen could help businesses ditch traditional printed signs for good.

Google News - Technology3 min read