
Hi, I’m Lydia Heida, an independent journalist and photographer based in the Netherlands.
My work is focused on discovering the world’s best high-tech solutions for environmental problems. I'm currently available for writing columns, 1-on-1 career advice, giving workshops, and speaking.
New research: what are the criteria for sustainable IT, and what changes are needed in this industry?

Top Insights
Over the years, I have interviewed many successful entrepreneurs and top scientists that shared their valuable insights into the complexities of implementing innovative technologies.
Building Pioneering Spirit came with a price tag of $2.8 billion. "It is a shocking amount. But you get used to the fact that it is going to cost much more than you initially assumed. We have been able to pursue our dream and to do this in our own way, since the company is not dependent on shareholders that have to agree with big steps."
"This whole process is like a Rubik’s Cube. You have to look at it from many angles: capital and operational expenditure, logistics, fuel quality directives, incentives, and the acceptance of our fuel by oil companies and the public."
Featured Work
A selection of articles that showcase my in-depth exploration of pressing environmental and technological challenges. From pioneering innovations like converting CO2 into fuel to the complexities of recycling nanomaterials and the looming scarcity of rare metals, these pieces highlight the intricate relationships between sustainability, technology, and industry.


Nanomaterials: a new threat to the recycling industry?

Scarce, and getting scarcer

Action's needed, but talk is almost all there is

Gerommel met biologische tomaat

Can waterless dyeing processes clean up the clothing industry?
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