You may have heard about bioplastics but are still confused about what they are. In short, they’re plastics made from biodegradable materials and as we struggle to cut down on plastic use, this option may offer a replacement for the material that’s casing so much harm to the environment.
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Using AI Cameras To Save Animals – these cameras can help stop poachers and protect wildlife
Poachers are a real problem for many animals. Despite conservation efforts, these people continue to hunt endangered species for monetary gain. Where man power is hard to come by, technology has an answer in the form of an AI Camera that can catch poachers in action.
Read MoreHow Much Plastic Waste Is There – graphic lays out how big the problem is
How much plastic is there in landfills? Is it really that big of problem? Well the short answer is, yes. This awesome graphic from the Royal Statistical Society drops some quick facts about the state of plastic in the world and shows why, more than ever, we need to be moving towards less plastic use rather than counting on recycling to save us.
Read MoreSustainable Options for Food Waste – startups are beginning to tackle this yummy problem
We waste a lot of food. Like, as a society, not just the leftovers that you let go off in your fridge. We throw out food from restaurants, grocery stores, and even before it makes it to those places for not being pretty enough and startups are beginning to fight this problem.
Read MoreReforestation is Saving Vulnerable Islands – small communities are turning to sustainability to save their land
As we’ve mentioned before, the effects of climate change are already being felt around the world in places that aren’t greatly thought about. Once such place is the island of Kokota which was disappearing under rising waters. However, the tides were turned with concentrated efforts showing that it’s never too late to start pushing back.
Read MoreUpprinting Food – cutting down food waste with 3D printing
Food waste is a big problem. We throw out a lot of edible food for not being aesthetically pleasing or at the end of the sell by date, even though in many cases, this food is still good to eat. Upprinting Food wants to give this food a new life by changing how it’s presented.
Read MoreHERU – turn your waste into power
If you live in a home, chances are, you produce a lot of waste which just ends up in a landfill someday. It’s one of the trappings of modern life. Instead of just tossing all that out, you can burn it and get some energy out of it with the HERU, a new, unconventional, energy solution.
Read MoreReal Green Energy – plants power LED bulbs
The future of green energy might be greener than most people think. A team of researchers have discovered that green plants can actually generate enough power to light up LED light bulbs opening the way for an intriguing future of very green energy. Super green if you will.
Read MoreA Simple List To Help Hold Back Climate Change – check out some of these suggestions
Climate change is real. Let’s just say that again: Climate change is real. Although the majority of pollution is caused by corporate actors, this does not absolve us of living in more sustainable ways. There are thousands of small changes we can make for a better tomorrow, this list compiles 21 suggestions.
Read MoreCredit Card Waste – plastic cards are a hidden waste in our world
What do you do with your old credit cards? How about gift cards? Most people end up chopping credit cards to little bits and gift cards, once empty, just go in the trash. But is that really the best place for that plastic? Turns out that our debit, credit, and gift cards aren’t recyclable and that’s not good for the long term.
Read MoreFuel Economy Regulations are Good – regulations are positive forces
It’s pretty official, fuel efficient vehicles are better for the environment. Though their manufacture may take more to meet regulations, the end result is more sustainable than cars which are not fuel efficient. Rest easy, that mystery has been solved.
Read MoreBioplastics Creation – the destruction of forests raises some questions
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.
Read MorePlastic Bag Ban Works – two large chains in Australia show how promising a bag ban can be
Two large grocery chains in Australia stopped supplying single use plastic bags in hopes that it would help reduce some of the plastic waste and it worked. There was an 80% drop in plastic bag consumption across the nation. It is hoped that this action will encourage other retailers to stop supplying them as well.
Read MoreClimate Change in Charts – check out these charts that outline the problem of our heating world
Climate change is something that most people are aware of but many just don’t know how bad it is. After all, we still have winter and like, weather so we’re doing alright, right? Well, it’s not catastrophic yet but it’s getting there. These handy charts illustrate how rough things are and give some suggestions in helping.
Read MoreNissan Energy Share – share power between your car and your home
Electric cars are great at cutting down the harm done emissions from cars for a better, greener tomorrow. Nissan wants to take it even further by utilizing the batteries to charge and power more than just cars. They will begin testing LEAF electric vehicles to give power back to homes and offices with the Nissan Energy Share.
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