Scientists have come up with a new form of plastic which can be recycled back to a pristine state for resuse a huge number of times. This makes it a big contender to help stop the mountain of plastic trash we waste every day. The new material, PDK – which stands for polydiketoenamines – come with a penalty though. It’s very expensive to make. Something to do with one particular chemical component which costs a lot. However once PDK is…
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Food Waste Is a Problem – and it’s mostly veggies and fruits
We waste a lot of food. It doesn’t seem like a big deal but there’s an environmental impact to that waste. Not to mention the economical impact to your budget. It’s time to start being more mindful about our food so we can all cut down on waste.
Read MoreNovel Bacteria Eats Oil – may help clean up spills
Bacteria is really having a moment! A new study has shown that novel bacteria in the ocean can reduce oil contamination. Which is great news because we can’t seem to stop having oil spills which, as I’m sure you are aware, are very harmful to environment.
Read MoreFramery – the phone booth for your home
I bet a lot of people are regretting that open floor plan now. With all the video conferences and phone calls we’ve had to take for work, people are dying for some alone space. Well even with no work, 24/7 with the family is draining. Enter the Framery, the phone booth for your home.
Read MoreRangerBot – the little bot that wants to save the ocean
The world’s oceans can use a bit of help but they’re huge so people can’t watch it all the time. To combat this problem, the RangerBot is our eyes on the seas. The autonomous little guy keeps tabs on the oceans so we can get a handle on how best to help it.
Read MoreThe Ocean Cleanup – the set it and forget it way to clean up the Earth’s oceans
The ocean is sort of a large part of our planet and we’ve spent a good deal of time just filling it all up with garbage. We’ve realized the error of our ways and we’re trying to fix it. The Ocean Cleanup is a largescale project that wants to use the ocean to . . clean the ocean.
Read MoreWarka Water – check out this sustainable water harvesting tower
Humans have a really hard time surviving without water. It’s one of those things, like shelter and food that we REALLY need in order to stay alive but for some reason, we don’t always live in places where there is a lot water. The Warka Water design is a unique water harvesting technique that brings water to places that would be without.
Read MoreMistbox – keep your AC on high but your electric bill on low
It’s summer so you may have seen some higher electric bills because you need your AC to live. You could turn it down or even off if you don’t mind turning into a literal puddle on the floor to save some money. Or you could check out the Mistbox, the AC attachment to save you some cash.
Read MoreMini T – a fireplace for anywhere
Fireplaces are wonderful and make wintertime almost worth it. If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace in your house, then you know the joy of curling up to a crackling log for warmth and good cheer. You also know the hassle of cleaning a chimney. The Mini T is an indoor/outdoor fireplace that’s low maintenance and actually perfect for any season.
Read MoreUrban Garden Planter – take the upkeep out of gardening
It’s really hard to keep things alive. Children and animals for the most part remind you they need things by making noise. Plants do not do this. This is why they are so easy to kill. The Urban Garden Planter will help increase the odds of survival since it can take care of itself, at least a little.
Read MoreCrystal Wash – do your laundry without the hassle of detergent
Everyone has to do laundry. It’s constant and so is buying detergent. Crystal Wash won’t stop the flood of laundry but it may save you some money on detergent.
Read MoreTetraBIN – the trash can that can help stop littering by playing video games
Fact: If something is presented as a game, no matter how boring it is, people will be way more likely to do it. Laundry? Nope! A sorting game? Yeah, I can do that. TetraBIN is a trash bin that turns not littering into a very real game you and your friends can play. That game is Tetris.
Read MoreValta Starter Kit – get greener and save a little bit of money
Whether you are trying to reduce your carbon footprint or just save a few bucks every month, using less energy is a good thing. We’re not always cognizant of how much energy we’re using on a daily basis. The Valta Starter Kit is a way to get on top of what our energy consumption is so we can bring it down.
Read MoreBack to Roots AquaFarm – the desktop aquaponic farm for your office
Aquaponic farms are awesome. The balance between fish and plant is really neat and it’s a great self-sustaining method of farming. Not everyone has space for all that but there’s a small version that you can stash on your desk. The Back to Roots AquaFarm allows you to grow herbs using aquaponics.
Read MoreEgloo – the terracotta eco-friendly heater system
It’s getting cold out there! A nice heater can really make a difference but heating can be expensive and if you only need to heat a small room, wasteful. The Egloo is an eco-friendly heating alternative for people looking to bring a little warmth into their lives.
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