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Eco Friendly February 22, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

How much is comfort worth? Super soft toilet tissues are causing massive deforestation

Toilet paper is very important for obvious reasons, so it makes perfect sense for consumers to gravitate towards the best there is. Usually the best toilet paper is the soft stuff. But unfortunately, that comfort comes at a cost. This soft toilet paper might not be great for the environment. Here’s the thing, most soft toilet paper requires the use of virgin timber, and this comes from wood pulp via ancient trees in Canada and other parts of the world….

Eco Friendly February 22, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Resin Bee – the world’s biggest bee – is back in action after being missing for 38-years

We’re not experts when it comes down to bees and most animal species, and that’s why we knew nothing of the Resin Bee, also known as Wallace’s Giant Bee. Yes, folks, it’s the largest bee on the planet, and for decades, scientists thought it went extinct. Such is no longer the case because the bee was recently found on a group of Indonesian island known as the North Moluccas. What’s interesting about the Resin Bee, is its 6 cm wingspan, and…

Fun & Games February 22, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Monopoly Overwatch Collector’s Edition – Blizzard creates Monopoly version of Overwatch for the fans

The game Overwatch is one of the most popular First-Person Shooters (FPS) available today, and that’s due to its impressive gameplay and overall fun aspect. If you’re a huge fan of the game, then maybe you’ll want to play even when you’re away from the PC or game console.

Eco Friendly February 21, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Solar Windows could lead to the end of the solar panel era

The sun is probably the best source for renewable energy, and solar panels are the tools designed to extract that energy for use in our daily lives. As it stands, solar isn’t being used to its full potential, but the folks at Solar Window are aiming to change that.

Eco Friendly February 21, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Squid Protein – an eco friendly substitute for plastic?

We have a huge problem where plastic is concerned, and it’s going to take a long time to fix. However, don’t fret just yet because researchers might have just come across an eco-friendly substitute for plastic. Made from squid’s teeth!

Gadgets February 21, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

This Peanut Butter Pump is the greatest invention of our time

It’s safe to say that the peanut butter and jelly sandwich is the best sandwich ever created since the dawn of man. If you can direct me to a better sandwich, then, by all means, try and expect failure. Now, because the peanut butter and jelly sandwich is such a delicacy, we should at least have an easy way to get the brown stuff on our bread. For too long us humans have been dipping a knife into a jar…

Games February 20, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

SuperImpulse’s MicroArcade – an arcade cabinet game in a credit card

The best video games are the classic arcade titles of the past, change my mind. Many of these games are easily found on the web or for Windows, but what if folks want to play while on the go?

Eco Friendly February 20, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Nature Box makes creating an indoor garden very easy

When you hear the word garden, the first thing that comes to mind is an outdoor space where plants are grown along with other forms of nature. But things are changing because we are now witnessing the rise of the indoor garden. It’s not easy to create and maintain indoor gardens, unless you’re good at remembering to water and make sure there’s enough light etc. But things are changing. We recently came across a device known as the Nature Box,…

Eco Friendly February 20, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Lab grown meat in its current form could do more harm to the environment than good

Have you ever heard of “lab-grown meat”? Researchers are saying it’s the future and the best way to solve world hunger. It’s also supposed to be one of the many catalysts which will save the environment. But is that true? A recent study suggests that lab-grown meat could cause more damages to the planet than real meat over the long term. Right now we do know that meat farms produce a lot of greenhouse gas emissions, and this helps to increase…

Eco Friendly February 19, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Solomon Islands world’s heritage site under oil spill threat

The Solomon Islands are beautiful, that much is certain. They are also a huge tourist draw, because of the natural features of the area. This is one of those places that really does deserve to be protected from any harm.

cool tech February 19, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

PlusUs Xpad – the world’s most flexible and thinnest wireless charging pad

Flexibility is slowly becoming a thing in the tech world, and we’re super excited. We’ve heard of foldable smartphones, and now we are seeing the rise of flexible wireless charging pads.

Eco Friendly February 19, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

New eco-friendly wireworm killing fungus could reduce the need for pesticides

Have you ever heard of the wireworm? Well, farmers from around the world have to deal with this pest on a regular basis, especially potato farmers. Typically farmers would spray pesticides to get rid of these worms, but as we know, such things are not good for the environment. To help fight the wireworm pest, the EU chose to fund an eco-friendly project known as INBIOSOIL. It was designed from the ground up to control wireworms in potatoes, but not only…

Electric Cars February 18, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Nissan has found a way to make use of old EV batteries

There are many folks who are against battery-powered cars, but it’s not because they have no love for the environment. The problem is when electric car batteries have worn down, what should we do with them? It wouldn’t make much sense to throw them in the dump because that’s fighting against the planet right there. However, what if we could use these batteries for lesser means, you know, something along the lines of powering a camping trailer. That’s exactly what…

cool tech February 18, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

DIY Automatic Dog Petting Machine – why waste time when a gadget can make your dog happy for you?

Dog owners know for a fact that on a regular basis, they are required to give their pups a rub down to keep them feeling loved. But due to the busy lives of many, it’s possible to accomplish this task quite often. To make sure dogs are always feeling great, a Michigan woodworker who goes by the name, Matt Thompson, decided to create an impressive wooden machine for the sole purpose of petting dogs. We have to say, the DIY…

Eco Friendly February 18, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

B.Y.O containers are the future of grocery shopping

Protecting the environment should be the focus of every living human being, and one of the best ways to do this is to change how we shop for groceries. For decades we’ve been collecting our goods in plastic bags, but a huge change is taking place. Supermarket chains in several countries around the world are demanding that shoppers bring their own reusable bags. By going down this route, it’s possible for us as a species to decrease the number of…

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