LEGO, one of the best toys, has announced that they are running on all renewable energy, a whole three years ahead of schedule! Hopefully more companies will follow this trendsetter and help us move into a cleaner tomorrow.
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Food Waste Recycler – dry it out before you compost it
In an effort to be more sustainable, you should start checking out trash if you haven’t already. Being mindful of the things we’re throwing away can really go a long way to helping out. This means being a bit better about food waste. With the Food Waste Recycler, you can make composting easier and less smelly.
Read MoreNature is in Trouble – and we need to think more sustainable to help it
There’s a lot of focus on climate, and with good reason! But let’s not forget there’s more to earth then the air we breathe and that nature in general is in quite a bit of trouble from our actions. A comprehensive review of the state of nature has been released and there are some key takeaways from it.
Read MoreSynthetic Fuel from Air Conditioning – new research into turning air cons into oil plants
Air conditioning uses a lot of energy but some people really need it because it gets hot out there! In the future though, such systems may actually be able to create fuels making a new synthetic renewable energy source.
Read MoreDo Personal Changes Help Climate Change – well, they don’t hurt
Changing your personal habits is a popular reaction to climate change issues but scientist aren’t so sure that our small lifestyle changes will be even close to enough to make a real difference. What is clear is that companies and governments making mass changes will. So the advice? Keep fighting for policy changes and accountability for corporations but make the changes that you can and encourage others as well.
Read MoreSolutum – this isn’t plastic but it sure looks like it!
Plastic is a huge problem. We use so much of it! And it sticks around forever. In landfills, blowing through the nature and into our waterways. Wouldn’t it be great if it could just. . . dissolve? Well that’s what Solutum has claimed to develop, a plastic that dissolves, safely, in water.
Read MoreSmall Changes Matter – smaller changes at sensitive times may have large impact on climate
It’s going to take a lot to make the sort of changes we need to disrupt climate change, everyone knows that, right? Well, maybe that’s not exactly true. Maybe a small push, at just the right time, might be good too. Researchers have proposed a new theory, that smaller changes enacted at critical points might help to turn back the clock on the changing world.
Read MoreLight Pollution – it’s still going strong
More work needs to be done to lessen light pollution says the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Over the 12 years since the issue was first raided, it hasn’t improved which is a shame not just for the night sky but the well being of nocturnal animals and even our own health.
Read MoreGreen Campus – this school in India is working on sustainability as part of the curriculum
There are some harsh places to live in the world but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be as Eco-friendly as possibly when living in them. A school in India is located in one of the harshest environments in the world and they’re focused on green education, despite very little actual greenery.
Read MoreNatural Forests as Carbon Captures – this does not mean more farming
More green spaces, in general, make for better climate outcomes. More trees and plants to clean out the air and bonus, large green spaces create other favorable outcomes for humanities. But it’s important to keep something in mind about this. Not all green spaces are the same and for the biggest impact, we need native trees, not just. . . plants. Especially not just one type of plant.
Read MoreSeaweed and Plastic Shoes – inventor makes eco-friendly shoes from waste
When you think of shoes, you probably think of leather and or rubber. That and cloth is what they’re mostly made from. But they don’t have to be. One inventor has developed a recyclable sports shoe that’s made from plastic bottles and, of all things, seaweed.
Read MoreGreen Delivery – are we cutting enough emissions from online shopping?
Online shopping is awesome. So convenient, so fulfilling. But how green is your shopping? Sure you’re not traveling to the store but someone is traveling to drop off your packages. Companies around England are making moves to ensure that their services are as Eco-friendly as possible with a variety of different ideas.
Read MoreWe’re Recycling Wrong – here are some tips for being better
Recycling is having some problems in the west. What most people don’t realize is that we ship most of our waste to other countries to be processed but unfortunately for us, those countries aren’t taking our trash anymore and we aren’t very good at making sure that our garbage is sorted properly which keeps it from getting recycled. We’ve gotta do better and this article gives some tips how.
Read MoreCalifornia Hits 33% Renewable – the state makes it’s goal of a third before 2020
Locations around the world are making moves toward more sustainable energy solutions. Slowly but surely, everyone is jumping on this bandwagon which makes sense since the alternative is. . . not good. Although there’s still a whole lot of work to be done, it’s good to celebrate the successes! California has met its goal of being 33% renewable and it did it early.
Read MorePlastic-Free – the how to guide for dumping plastic (out of your life)
Dumping plastic is a full on lifestyle change and that can be hard. These things are much easier when you have a bit of help along the way. The book Plastic-Free by Beth Terry is a how to guide to breaking up with plastic in your life. Spoiler alert, it’s not easy but for many it’s doable.
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