Rats, a common city pest. No one likes to see them running around and for big, big cities like New York City, they’re an epidemic. One that may only be getting worse because of climate change. As if lack of water and extreme heat weren’t enough, now we have to worry about rats. What a nightmare!
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Carrot – the snarky weather report app
Weather, we all have to deal with it, pretty much every day. Get your weather forecast with a side of snark with Carrot, the weather app that tells you the weather and hopefully gives you a little laugh too.
Read MorePlastic Found at the Bottom of Ocean – plastic waste has made it’s way to the depths of the oceans
Plastic floats. That’s how it travels so far and wide in our oceans which is really shame because it’s so terrible for them. But that doesn’t mean that it all stays on the top. Plastic waste has been found in the deep trenches of the oceans which is bad news.
Read MoreFix Your Shape with the Sennofit Custom Insoles
There’s a big chance you’ve probably already tried insoles or that you’re wearing them right now. They help to position your feet better so you don’t damage your body. I’ve tried custom made Sennofit insoles and this is my review!
Read MoreHemp Cotton – jean company makes cotton like material from hemp
Hemp is a wonder crop. It can be used for all types of things, fiber, fuel, feed, it’s just great. And now it is looking to overtake the cotton industry. Iconic denim company Levi Strauss & Co has found a way to manufacture hemp to mimic cotton.
Read MoreFake Meat? – when is lab grown coming?
Cutting down on meat or even cutting it out altogether is a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint. Simple in thought, not always in action. There are a ton of meat alternatives on the market but will lab grown meat ever be viable?
Read MoreDash Maker Machine – make sweet treats easy
We can all use a bit of sweetness in our lives from time to time. Or maybe more often if you’ve got a sweet tooth. Make your own candies easily with the Dash Maker Machine, the compact candy maker for all your sweet projects.
Read MoreCoal Free Britain – country is coal for the first time since 1882
Good news for Britain! They’ve just done their first week without coal power since 1882! Wow! That’s amazing! Good job! The plants still play a part as a backup option but with more renewable energy options, the need for them will be less and less.
Read MoreCarbon Offset for Flights – most airlines don’t offer them
If you want to lower your carbon footprint, one of the things that is often suggested is to travel by air less. After all, air travel releases a good deal of carbon. There’s another way, carbon offset programs. Too bad less than half of the major airlines even offer that option.
Read MoreFood 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 MoreFormBox – make molds from anything
We can all agree that 3D printing is cool. Everyone agrees. You know what else is pretty cool? Forming with the FormBox. The vacuum powered forming machine that can help you make molds for anything with 3D printing or without.
Read MoreTransit – the app that keeps you on track
Getting from place to place can be tricky. Different public transpiration lines, traffic, road closures, all of these things are obstacles to getting from where you’re at to where you want to be. Don’t let anything slow you down, Transit is the app that will help you reach your destination no matter what.
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 MoreJust Watch – plan your streaming services
There are so many new streaming sites. Just. . . so many. And they don’t all have the same stuff but they all have good stuff. If you want to be sure you’re getting the shows you want and you don’t want to pay for all the things, check out Just Watch, the app and website that helps you find who’s streaming what.
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.
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