The idea of sustainable transportation likely conjures images of futuristic technologies and electric cars, as well as scientific advances that have yet to be achieved.
But there’s a burgeoning industry made up of sailors, coffee roasters, olive-oil companies, and wineries that’s reverting to shipping practices of the past to move toward a net-zero future.
“Sailing vessels are an incredible design that dates back hundreds of years, and now we’re seeing this old technology coming back into this modern day,” he told Insider. “I think it’s really cool that you can still take something to the other side of the world with zero emissions on an ancient piece of technology.”