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One of the goals for the future is creating sustainable living solutions which calls for looking at more than what happens to the waste we produce. Bioplastics are on the surface better for the Earth when it comes to disposal, but we also need to ensure that we’re not over farming the land.
Sustainable energy is the future, we know that, but if we want to see more options and technologies that use it, then they have to be supported now. Powerhouse is the accelerator and incubator group that’s focusing on helping to support start-ups that focus on green energy.
Packing is always sort of pain isn’t it? Everything is just in the suitcase, however you can get it in. Be more organized with your packing in the future. The Alife Design Packing Cubes will get you more organized with less stress.
Here’s some incentive to switching to solar: not only can you save money on your electric, you may be able to make some too. Social Energy is releasing their innovative home systems that allow users to sell their stored energy to their local market.
One of the things we need to do to help turn the tide on climate change is move away from fossil fuels like coal and more into low carbon fuels. Biofuel is a good prospect and the guts of a tiny crustacean may give us the key to turning wood into such fuel.
Climate change, in case you were still not sure, is real and with it comes some pretty terrible weather that we’re all going to have to live through. Think this summer was awful? Well buckle up, they’re probably going to get worse according to a new study.
Machines don’t see things the way that we see things. They don’t really see things at all but they we still want them to draw. When we ask machines to make images for us, they come up with some very strange things. Rendered wonderfully but just a little bit. . . off. Check out these images to see machine dreams.
Remember back in the 90s when we were all hyper concerned about the hole in the ozone layer? Well it’s still there but there’s good news! It’s getting smaller! But if we want it to keep following its downward trend, then we need to keep up the work.
With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to stay conscious of our purchases and not just for money reasons. The things we buy for others may end up causing a bigger problem for the planet in the long term. This thoughtful piece calls into question unchecked consumerism and it’s effects.
We should try to be more mindful in everything we purchase when we can but with some industries it’s harder simply because the information behind their products just isn’t out there. If you love makeup and want to be more conscious when you’re shopping, good news, EWG Verified is the label that will tell you what cosmetics are the safest.
The holiday season is upon us. You’ve got a little over a month to shop for gifts if Christmas is your thing. For everybody else, you’ve got a little over a month to cash in on those holiday deals. Since we live in the future, a good deal of our gadgets and gifts come connected. Get a handle on which ones are probably selling you out to Skynet with the Mozilla Shopping Guide, the list that tells you who’s creepy…
Air pollution is a big deal and it’s making many people sick. Of course, the big picture is to reduce the amount of pollutants in the air we breathe from factories, car exhaust, etc. But that is long term change, people need to be able to protect themselves now. Good news, portable air filters will make a world of difference to most people.
Cryptocurrency, you’ve probably heard about it even if you don’t engage in it. A new crowdfunding is offering a interesting way to use the technology to help those who need it most. And you can pitch in. Give Bytes site doesn’t want money, it wants your computing power.
Tea. It’s good stuff. So many flavors and varieties, perfect for pretty much any time of the day. Will warm you up from the inside, a gentle hug for your core. Get more tea, try new things with the Dollar Tea Club, the monthly tea subscription service.
When you’re out and about, sometimes you just want to sit but, oh no! There’s not always a seat when you need it. If you don’t want to be stuck sitting on the ground, check out the BagoBago, the backpack that turns into a stool.
