Wege Prize has announced a larger and more diverse pool of judges than ever before, promising to help students advance their game-changing concepts for a sustainable future. Now in its 12th year, the competition offers five more preliminary judges, bringing the total to 15.

Big ideas for making the world better can earn big money for college and university students.

SOPREMA, Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering waterproofing solutions, has acquired Furbish, a sustainable development company focused on the deployment and maintenance of green roofs, living walls, stormwater management and other green technologies for high-performance buildings.

Building technologies from Dow, the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games, have been incorporated into the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza, International Broadcast Centre and Sliding Centre.