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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.
Nigeria just launched a nationwide program to help families ditch smoky firewood and charcoal for affordable, cleaner cooking gas. The initiative targets 5 million households and could transform public health while protecting the environment.
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.
Nigeria just kicked off a nationwide program to give families free cooking gas cylinders, ending the dangerous practice of cooking over wood fires. Mothers in one of the world's most gas-rich nations will finally use the clean fuel beneath their feet.
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.
The University of Bologna has claimed Italy's top spot for sustainable development for the seventh year running, sharing first place nationally and ranking among the world's best for innovation and climate action. The achievement highlights how one of Europe's oldest universities is building tomorrow's solutions today.
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.
A Ladakh-born writer explains how ancient Himalayan wisdom makes sustainable living joyful and practical, even in tiny city apartments. No forest cabin required.
Tanzania just secured a major investment to bring clean cooking technology to 30,000 households while creating 2,500 jobs. The three-year partnership will cut carbon emissions and give families a healthier alternative to traditional biomass fuels.
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.
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