In het Nationaal Park Drentsche Aa startte in 2021 het driejarige programma Energietransitie & Participatie, uitgevoerd door de Natuur- en Milieufederatie Drenthe (NMFD) en BOKD (vereniging dorpsbelangen en -huizen in Drenthe). Hierin staat de regie van bewoners bij de energietransitie centraal: Wat …

Windmolens, hoogspanningsleidingen en zonneparken: de één ziet ze als een stap naar een schone toekomst, terwijl het voor de ander stoorzenders zijn in ons prachtige landschap. Kan er een wereld bestaan waar deze ‘stoorzenders’ niet alleen visuele obstakels zijn, maar juist harmoniëren met het landschap? …

Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) stones are the major byproduct of the cherry industry and the efficient management of this biowaste can lead to achieving the food processing sustainability aimed at by the modern food industry. Despite its significant content of lipids, the valorization of cherry stone …

This study explores the intent of designers involved in design for sustainability and how responsible innovation can be collectively implemented. To do so, a case study using situational analysis was conducted with graduates of the Fabricademy program: a 6-month program on textiles and new technologies …

The contemporary use of resources in the ‘take-make-waste’ economy accounts for 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating unsustainable patterns of consumption and production. Therefore, the status quo of business operations needs to be changed. This study aims to find out how a circular …

Cities are very significant for the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations as they are responsible for more than 70% of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Within this context, the European Union has a mission for climate-neutral and smart cities, including decarbonization …

The electricity grid is reaching full capacity, and the effects of this grid congestion are becoming increasingly noticeable in the Netherlands. As a result, in some places it is difficult, if not impossible, to build new houses. What’s more, there are now almost 10,000 (!) businesses and organizations …

The rapidly evolving aviation environment, driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, encompasses smart operations, communication technology, and automation. Airports are increasingly developing new autonomous innovation strategies to meet sustainability goals and address future challenges, such as …

The Dutch student-aged population is increasingly consuming ready-made foods. These foods are less environmentally sustainable than home-made foods. This qualitative research focuses on food preparation by students who live in student housing in an Amsterdam neighbourhood. It aimed to understand to what …

Views on how to balance the needs of humans and the environment differ widely. Global citizenship supports the transition to a sustainable society as the substantial and complex challenges facing the world transcend national borders. Global citizenship is a key response in contemporary higher education …