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The Sustainability Laboratory

The Sustainability Laboratory was established in 2008 by Dr. Michael Ben-Eli in order to help address urgent sustainability issues facing the planet.

The Sustainability Laboratory works to address urgent sustainability challenges facing the planet by creating and demonstrating effective tools for catalyzing radical change. To guide its activities, The Lab has developed its own unique, action-oriented conceptual framework, which takes a holistic perspective and features cross-sector and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Applying this holistic ap

proach, The Lab engages in research, development, and education activities focused on key sustainability-related issues. Our growing portfolio of projects demonstrate cutting edge, model strategies for addressing sustainability challenges on a local, regional, and planetary scale.

20/01/2026

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it is a fundamental shift in consciousness and action. At The Lab, we define it as a dynamic equilibrium between a population and the carrying capacity of its environment.

To achieve this, we look at five interconnected domains:
- Material: Containing entropy and resource productivity
- Economic: Aligning the world’s economy with nature's regenerative capacity
- Life: Maintaining the essential diversity of all life forms
- Social: Maximizing human self-realization and freedom for all
- Spiritual: Recognizing the seamless continuum that links us to the cosmos

Because these domains are systemic in nature, a piecemeal approach is unlikely to yield lasting results. We must integrate all five to realize sustainability as an enduring state.

02/01/2026

A Warm Welcome to the Year Ahead - https://mailchi.mp/574b254cbae5/a-warm-welcome-to-the-year-ahead-13848883

26/12/2025

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16/12/2025

Announcing the Winners of The 2025 Sustainability Prize at EARTH University! 🇨🇷

The finalists and awardees for The 2025 Sustainability Prize at EARTH University in Costa Rica were recently announced, celebrating groundbreaking work in sustainable development!

A massive round of applause for the winners!

🥇 First Place was awarded to Angélica Abarca (Costa Rica) with her project, Aprisco Paco y Calie. This innovative model of goat farming is rooted deeply in circular economy principles, offering transformative solutions for rural communities.

🥈 Second Place goes to Ana Kélle Brito (Brazil) and Kine-Madelaise Laguerre (Haiti) for their project, Eco-Nature. This initiative transforms local natural resources into sustainable nutritional supplements for Haitian livestock, strengthening animal food security and supporting vital ecosystem restoration.

Congratulations to all the winners on the successful creation and presentation of their inspiring work!

This prize is made possible by the unwavering support of Mr. and Mrs. Ivor and Barbara Freeman and Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Arnow and Elyse Brill Arnow. Thank you for empowering the next generation of sustainable leaders!

16/12/2025

🏆 Announcing the Winners of the Inaugural Anders Nyquist Sustainability Prize in Bhutan! 🇧🇹

The first session of The Anders Nyquist Sustainability Prize program at the College of Natural Resources at the Royal University of Bhutan successfully culminated in a graduation and award ceremony, honoring visionary initiatives that advance environmental stewardship and community well-being.

Huge congratulations to the winners!

🥇 First Place goes to Team "Yoering-Ma" for their eco-innovation startup that converts a massive 60 MT of urban food waste monthly into high-quality vermicompost, reducing landfill pressure and generating green jobs.

🥈 Second Place prize goes to "From Weeds to Wealth," a social enterprise that empowers the vulnerable Doya community by transforming underutilized herbs and invasive weeds into high-value herbal products.

Both teams proudly received their award from College of Natural Resources President, Dasho Sonam Wangchuk.

This prize is made possible by the generosity of Per Carstedt and the Göran Carstedt Family Foundation. Thank you for supporting sustainable innovation and empowering students in Bhutan!

04/12/2025

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02/12/2025

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25/11/2025

This , help us launch a new chapter of restoration in Kenya! 🇰🇪

We are raising $30,000 to officially launch Project Olgulului—our crucial regenerative agriculture effort in partnership with the local Maasai community on the Olgulului Group Ranch.
This initial funding is the seed money required to lay the foundational groundwork for a successful, long-term restoration effort.

➡️ ACT NOW: Help us reach $30,000 today!

Click the link in our bio to donate!

💰 Where Your $30K Goes:

Your donation will immediately fund the essential startup phases:
* 🤝 Community Engagement: Meetings with elders and leaders to finalize agreements and collaboration plans.
* 🔬 Ecological Baseline: Comprehensive soil testing, water quality analysis, and biodiversity mapping (our "Before" data).
* 🗺️ Site Planning: Detailed mapping of rainwater harvesting and sustainable grazing management areas.

Reaching this $30,000 goal means we can officially break ground on restoring degraded drylands and securing food security in this vital region.

DONATE TODAY and be the foundation of Project Olgulului!

Find the link in our bio!

14/11/2025

Our impact knows no borders! 🌍

Check out the global reach of The Sustainability Laboratory's projects.

As the world focuses on global climate solutions at COP30, we're proud to celebrate tangible action on the ground.

From empowering migrant communities in Costa Rica (Project Transition), to pioneering Bedouin-led sustainable farming in the Negev Desert (Project Wadi Attir), and turning a toxic abandoned mine site in Arizona into a thriving ecosystem (Project Turquoise Mountain), we're collaborating with communities across continents to create a more sustainable world.

Which project inspires you most? Tap the link in our bio to explore our initiatives and learn how you can support our mission!

11/11/2025

The Global Sustainability Fellows initiative is a transformative, graduate-level journey designed to prepare the next generation of sustainability leaders. We emphasize a powerful systems thinking approach to confront urgent global challenges, moving beyond traditional, fragmented solutions.

Our action-oriented fieldwork and collaborative problem-solving are guided by The Lab’s five core sustainability domains (material, life, social, economic, and spiritual), ensuring fellows develop a comprehensive and interdisciplinary mastery over complex issues. This methodology combines deep theoretical learning with essential on-the-ground international exposure.

Ready to apply a holistic, systems-thinking approach to creating real-world impact across the globe?

➡️ Discover the GSF experience and our unique methodology: Link in Bio!

31/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the exceptional community that gathered with us for Beyond the Frame: An Evening with The Sustainability Lab at The 8th Floor Gallery. We are especially grateful to The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation for hosting this truly vital convening for our network.

The conversation centered on the powerful intersection of environmental art and activism, reinforcing our shared responsibility toward the planet's future. We were honored to hear profound insights from Lab founder Dr. Michael Ben-Eli and the brilliant exhibition curators, Anjuli Nanda Diamond and George Bolster.

This intimate dialogue explored how artistic expression serves as a critical catalyst, urging us to turn reflection into substantive action. The exhibit itself represented a powerful visual resonance with The Lab's approach, mirroring the Five Core Sustainability Principles that drive our work.

We are deeply grateful for the commitment and rigorous engagement shared by everyone in the room. Your presence affirmed the need for this cross-disciplinary dialogue that drives our mission forward. If you were unable to attend, we look forward to the next opportunity to share our work with you.

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