Antonella Ilaria Totaro is an expert in circular economy and sustainability, which she has been working on for years between the Netherlands and Italy. She holds a Phd in Innovation for the Circular Economy at the University of Turin and is Head of Production and Communication of the Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast. On Renewable Matter she is responsible for the Startup section.
Carbon farming originated in the fields. That is where, in recent years, an idea that agricultural soil can become an active ally in mitigating climate change has taken root: through targeted agrono...
Cities account for less than 3% of the Earth’s surface, and yet they are responsible for over 70% of global CO₂ emissions. For decades, this imbalance has fuelled an uncomfortable narrative:...
Despite the current period of great international instability, Europe now holds a unique position: it is the continent that has produced the most ambitious regulatory framework for the ecological tr...
When we speak of carbon farming, the collective imagination instinctively conjures up images of agricultural expanses, farmland and pastures. Yet there is a less explored – and in some ways mo...
The carbon market is experiencing a crisis of legitimacy. Years of inconsistency in standards, conflicts of interest between developers and certifiers, and inadequate MRV systems have eroded trust i...
From 18 to 20 February, Milan hosted the 10th edition of MyPlant & Garden, Italy's most prominent trade fair for horticulture, gardening and landscaping. The event, media-partnered by Renew...
Sold out. The first clear sign of success from this year's European Carbon Farming Summit (ECFS), now in its third edition, which will be held from 17 to 19 March 2026 at the Padova Congress Ce...
“Investing in sustainable solutions is the most effective way to combat ocean plastic pollution. Charitable initiatives alone are not enough. We must put capitalism at the service of a cleaner...
As the coffee sector faces increasing pressure to reduce environmental impacts while improving economic resilience, focus is shifting towards a largely overlooked resource: cascara, the outer layer ...
Within the agricultural innovation landscape, new technologies are emerging that seek to move beyond an approach to plant nutrition and crop management rooted solely in chemistry. Some of these inno...
Ager Oliva is a start-up based in Tuscany, surrounded by hills and centuries-old olive groves, reviving abandoned land with an innovative and sustainable approach. Founded by Tommaso Dami, Ana Soto ...
Molg, a technology company operating at the intersection of robotics, design and sustainability, was founded with the aim of enabling a “circular manufacturing” model for electronic prod...
Founded in December 2023 in San Sebastiano da Po, in the Province of Turin, Loki has developed Asfalto Sicuro (Safe Asphalt), a hardware and software platform for the predictive monitoring of road s...
The final weeks of the year are a time of suspension, allowing, for those who can afford it, to slow down the pace, open up room for reflection, and go back to the essential questions. It is also th...
E-Safiri develops mobility infrastructure and electric vehicle battery replacement networks, offering public and private charging options, as well as refrigerated storage solutions. Recognised as an...
Myro is one of the world's first internal wall painting robots, the result of research by Myro International, a subsidiary of Mojay Global Holding. To combat labour scarcity, help meet deadlines, an...
SurplusMap designs smarter, more sustainable charging infrastructure. Founded by Luis de Ita Maubant and Reiner van Gageldonk, the Norwegian startup has developed a platform that combines big data, ...
"Virtual fencing allows animals to be managed without direct human labour," Collie co-founder Chris Bloomfield tells Renewable Matter. "By training not only cattle, but animals in general to re...
“I spent years battling exhaustion, brain fog, and chronic pain. Doctors ignored it, colleagues didn't get it. Until I finally left corporate life and created a platform where women's pain is ...
This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Wovenbeyond is a British startup that combines regenerative wool, natural fibres and traceability ...
