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There's a reason Israel is considered a "start-up nation" with a tech sector that accounts for up to 40% of the country's GDP�and it's all about sustainability, Quartz reports.
"In Israel, sustainable development is not a frill or a buzzword; it is a necessity for improving the well-being of current and future generations," the Israeli Ministry of Science and Technology says in a press release.
According to a 2016 survey, Israel recycles 87% of its wastewater, with Spain coming in second with 20%.
Israel also leads the world in the distribution of water technology, recycling 20% of its wastewater, Quartz reports.
"Israel also pioneered drip irrigation technology, which is said to help feed nearly one billion people by reducing a plant's water consumption by up to 90%," the Israeli Ministry of Science and Technology says.
In addition to water technology, Israel's Start-up Nation sector also includes solutions for communication, internet, medical systems, agriculture, biotechnology, security, water desalination, wastewater treatment and recycling, and water management, digital printing, and more.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
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The EU has plunged headfirst into the MOI pool, launching new innovation programs around missions such as curing cancer, restoring soil health, reviving oceans, and saving the planet from climate...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
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Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release $180 million in federal funding for environmental justice projects, including $60 million in the Pacific Northwest.The Environmental...more
Future Fabrics Expo 2025 is a sourcing and knowledge platform for sustainability in textiles and materials.New participants include RE-SOLVE Lab presenting circular solutions for fashion and...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.