The Lab Inducted Into International Green Industry Hall of Fame The Sustainability Laboratory is honored to have been inducted into the International Green Industry Hall of Fame (IGIHOF) in a ceremony that took place on March 21, 2025, hosted by the University of Redlands in California. The induction ceremony took
New Team Member Willow Gatewood to Blog About Significant Advances in Sustainability Innovations from Around the World The Lab is delighted to welcome recent graduate Willow Gatewood to The Lab’s team as an editorial volunteer. An environmental scientist and interdisciplinary artist with a passion for storytelling and a deep commitment
Project Wadi Attir Celebrates 17th Anniversary On December 19, 2024, Project Wadi Attir celebrated its 17th anniversary. Local dignitaries, members of the community, and many of those who were involved with the project over the years participated in this festive occasion celebrating the inspiring accomplishments of this unique undertaking. In
The Sustainability Laboratory Welcomes Glenn Yago to Advisory Board The Sustainability Laboratory is thrilled to announce the appointment of Glenn Yago to its International Advisory Board. Glenn Yago is a distinguished economist known for his financial innovations to sustainable development. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to The
“Sustainability?” Video by Young Filmmaker Finn DeWitt Takes Top Honors at International Film Festival The Sustainability Laboratory is happy to announce that “Sustainability?” a video created by 12-year-old filmmaker Finn DeWitt, is the recipient of two awards in the MY HERO International Film Festival: 1st Place Middle School and the WOJ
The Lab Kicks Off Its Sustainability Prize Program at the College of Natural Resources in Bhutan On October 15, 2024, Lab Founder Dr. Michael Ben-Eli introduced the first annual seminar in The Lab’s newly launched Anders Nyquist Sustainability Prize program at the College of Natural Resources at the Royal University
Water From Dry Air System Installed at Project Wadi Attir in the Negev During a festive ceremony on September 10, the startup H2OLL company installed the first fully commercial unit of its Atmospheric Water Generator technology at Project Wadi Attir, H2OLL Atmospheric Water Generator The groundbreaking technology for producing water
Writer and Documentarian Naomi Azar to Pen New Book on Project Wadi Attir In an exciting development, Naomi Azar, an acclaimed writer and documentarian, will chronicle the story of Project Wadi Attir in a new book that will explore The Lab’s unique approach to project development. Taking the reader on
The Lab Launches Sustainability Prize Program in Collaboration with College of Natural Resources at the Royal University of Bhutan We are thrilled to announce The Sustainability Laboratory is launching the Anders Nyquist Sustainability Prize Program in collaboration with the College of Natural Resources at the Royal University of Bhutan. The
Project Olgulului Receives Full Endorsement from Kenyan Leadership The Sustainability Laboratory’s Project Olgulului, an initiative aimed at ecosystem restoration in southern Kenya, has garnered full support from community leadership as well as the County Government of Kajiado and the National Government of Kenya. A comprehensive community-based development with a Maasai
The Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University Extended Five More Years The Lab is pleased to announce that The Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University has been extended five more years through 2029. The five-year extension represents a commitment to recognizing exemplary students and entrepreneurial projects geared toward improving the
The Lab Welcomes 2024 Intern Chaz-Marie Mitchell The Sustainability Laboratory (The Lab) is pleased to welcome Chaz-Marie Mitchell as an Administrative Intern. Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Chaz-Marie’s childhood was steeped in the wonders of nature, sparking a lifelong passion for environmental conservation. This passion led her to
Professor David Alejandro Sepúlveda Vélez Appointed to Lead The Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University The Lab is pleased to welcome Professor David Alejandro Sepúlveda Vélez, Socio Environmental Economics at Earth University, as the newly appointed lead on The Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University. David replaces Professor Luis Eduardo
New Short Video on Sustainability Created by 12-Year-Old Filmmaker We are happy to share the short video created by 12-year-old filmmaker Finn DeWitt, mentored by Michael Ben-Eli, founder of The Sustainability Laboratory. Finn takes us through a time machine into two possible futures—each depicting the potential outcome of choices we
The Lab Welcomes Gabriele Castagnoli to the Advisory Board The Sustainability Laboratory is thrilled to announce that Gabriele Castagnoli has joined our International Advisory Board. With her wealth of experience and passion, she is poised to make a significant impact during this exciting phase of The Lab’s growth. Gabriele’s journey
Visionary Philanthropist Siamanda Chege Joins The Lab’s Project Olgulului Team The Sustainability Laboratory is pleased to announce that Siamanda Emily Chege has joined The Lab’s team developing Project Olgulului, a pilot development project in southern Kenya. With her extensive background in community and economic development, Siamanda is set to bring
Eva Haller Salon Series Presents Project Wadi Attir and the Bedouin Community in the Negev Desert After October 7th Eva Haller and Heidi Haller Groshelle, hosts of the Eva Haller Salon Series, in a March 2024 interview with Dr. Michael Ben-Eli, Dr. Mohammed Alnabari, and Ms. Jamila Abu Kaf, delved
Lab Founder, Dr. Michael Ben-Eli, Named Chairperson Emeritus at Project Wadi Attir At Project Wadi Attir’s Board meeting held on Thursday, December 29, 2023, Lab Founder, Dr. Michael Ben-Eli, concluded his many years of service as Chairman of the Project Wadi Attir Association and was elected by the Board as
The Sustainability Prize at Earth University Announces 2023 Prizewinners We are pleased to announce the winners of the 14th annual Sustainability Prize at EARTH University. During the traditional dinner for graduates and their families on Thursday, December 7th, this year’s first place sustainability prize of $10,000 was awarded to Kadine
The Lab Presents its Year-Long Study on “Tourism and Carrying Capacity in the Canary Islands” On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, The Sustainability Laboratory, in collaboration with the Institute for Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development at the University of las Palmas of the Gran Canarias, presented a study on “Tourism and