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A Japanese homemaker is part of a nationwide effort to transform used cooking oil into eco-friendly aviation fuel. The "Fry to Fly" program collects donations at 300 supermarkets across the country.
A dozen MIT students traded textbooks for turnips in Barcelona, cooking meals for migrants and building greenhouses as part of a hands-on climate resilience course. The three-week program centered community solutions over high-tech fixes.
An Indian innovator has designed a compact biogas plant that transforms daily kitchen waste into clean cooking fuel. The system works without electricity or smoke, offering homes a sustainable alternative to traditional LPG.
When Peg Bracken published "The I Hate to Cook Book" in 1960, she broke the cardinal rule of womanhood: she admitted that cooking dinner every night felt miserable. Her honest, funny recipes sold three million copies and quietly revolutionized how women thought about their role in the kitchen.
Researchers in India have developed a rooftop panel that uses waste cooking oil to cool homes while generating solar power. The system could cut air conditioning costs, reduce carbon emissions, and rescue old cooking oil from landfills.
Nigeria produced 87% of its cooking gas locally in 2025, slashing imports and easing pressure on foreign currency reserves. The shift marks a dramatic turnaround from 2023, when nearly half of the country's cooking gas came from overseas.
More than 60 countries gathered in Thailand for a landmark conference on sustainable tourism, marking a major shift from chasing visitor numbers to building responsible travel practices. The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 brought together 600 delegates to reshape how the world approaches tourism's environmental and social impact.
Saudia Group has joined the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, bringing Saudi Arabia's entire aviation ecosystem into alignment with global environmental and social responsibility standards. The move advances the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals while positioning its aviation sector as a regional sustainability leader.
Nine-year-old Prophet Ndungu was scared of burning toast, but that didn't stop him from making French toast at a Kansas City cooking class designed for blind and visually impaired kids. The program teaches young people essential kitchen skills so they can cook independently at home.
A son's tribute to his mother has become a thriving food delivery platform connecting nearly 1,000 home cooks across India with people craving authentic, home-cooked meals. Bhookle has delivered over 50,000 meals in Bengaluru alone, turning kitchens into businesses.
Scientists just solved a major sustainability puzzle for olive oil producers, and the answer might surprise the industry. A new study reveals which method of recycling olive waste wins for the planet, workers, and business.
This year marks a turning point for practical sustainability, with rental services booming, repair rights expanding, and electric vehicles going mainstream. Real change is happening now, and it's making everyday life better and more affordable.
Vietnam and Poland are strengthening their partnership to advance green technology and sustainable development. The collaboration aims to support Vietnam's ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
Over 2,000 farmers, chefs, and Indigenous leaders from 20 countries gathered in the Philippines to champion food systems that protect biodiversity while feeding communities. The historic meeting established Bacolod City as the region's new center for sustainable food culture.
Scientists from 13 institutions just published a roadmap showing how cities and countries can work together to achieve the UN's 2030 sustainability goals. The framework reveals how progress in one place can accelerate or undermine success everywhere else.
A monthly market that started four years ago in Bangalore has reached its 50th edition, bringing together farmers, small businesses, and conscious consumers every month. The two-day celebration showcases how sustainable living can be accessible to everyone.
An IIT graduate built a home biodigester that turns kitchen waste into cooking fuel, eliminating his need to buy LPG cylinders for seven years. His simple solution saves money while solving two problems at once.
A simple biogas setup can convert your daily food waste into fuel for cooking while slashing your gas bills. Here's how families across India are building their own renewable energy systems right in their backyards.
Ethiopia's circular economy roadmap and massive reforestation efforts are becoming a blueprint for sustainable development across Africa. Finnish officials say the country's bold environmental policies could make it a regional leader in green growth.
Japanese households are collecting their leftover frying oil to help power aircraft as the country races toward its 2030 sustainable aviation fuel goal. The "Fry to Fly" program is turning everyday kitchen waste into clean energy for the skies.
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