14
May
We are living under a system of placeless economics, where a few digits on an accountant’s spreadsheet negate the common sense of properly building and locating industrial facilities. Read more
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19
Apr
Last year, for the first time since records began, local authorities recycled, composted or reused more waste than they sent to landfill. Despite the extra complexity and cost in collecting different kinds of refuse, some local authorities are finding their waste bills are falling as recycling rates rise. Read more
Aquaponics - a type of farming which combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (cultivating plants without soil) - could hold the answer to food supply for islands in the Pacific. Could it also provide cities with a new method of food production? Read more
An ‘intelligent’ toilet with an automated flushing system is set to improve urban sanitation in developing countries. The ‘Delight’ public toilet combines advanced GPRS technology for remote surveillance and maintenance, with minimal drain on resources. Read more
01
Mar
The humble coconut can offer a quick-fix for the thirsty, but could it also provide a reliable source of clean water? Research Triangle International believes it could, developing a cost-effective wastewater filtration system to tackle the problem of poor sanitation. And the magic ingredient? You guessed it. Read more
With increasing urban density, cities are being forced to find sustainable alternative solutions to problems of transportation in urban centers. In cities like Hong Kong, where urban density remains a major issue, creative projects have dramatically changed the urban landscape. Read more
If you think a vending machine is something you put money in and get a drink or snack in return, think again. These five vending machines from cities across the globe offer very different returns. Read more
31
Jan
This Big City and Future Cape Town hosted our first #citytalk tweetchat of 2013 last week, looking at Food and the City, which, after much discussion certainly provided food for thought. Read more