The key to a more sustainable future isn’t just in producing less waste, it’s finding ways to use the waste so that we do create, preferably by transforming it into new products that we can utilize. Engineers have discovered a way to give new life to waste carbon dioxide.
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Water Stress Increases – the climate crisis will make water a hot topic
It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, you need water to live. This is true for every living being on the planet for the most part. If the climate crisis is not slowed down, then more people will be living under “water stress” and that’s very bad news.
Read MoreMore Sustainable Tires – a new material makes rubber more sustainable
Getting a flat tire is really awful. Finding out one of your wheels has given up the ghost can make you late or even worse, leave you totally stranded. Would be great if you could slap a band aid on it and go! Well thanks to some new research, that might be a reality. And bonus, it can be achieved with recycled materials.
Read MoreAdriano Di Marti – cactus leather
Leather jackets look very cool, this is just a fact. But the production of leather has it’s drawbacks. Specifically, it’s not very sustainable. If you want the look without the waste, check out Adriano Di Marti, the company that makes leather from cactus.
Read MoreWater and Cattle – beef production uses major water but not how you think
If you care about the environment you have likely lowered if not all together ended eating beef. It’s been well publicized that beef production is at the root of many environmental issues but one that is often overlooked is the water shortages it causes. Watering crops for cattle consumption is really sucking US rivers dry.
Read MoreCooking Oil to 3D Printing – new research develops a way to recycle oil
If you cook you’ve probably got a jar of used oil sitting somewhere near your stove. Hopefully you’re not dumping it down the drain. Most people put it out with the trash but what if you could recycle it? Researchers from the University of Toronto have devised a way to turn used oil from McDonald’s into 3D printing resin that is biodegradable.
Read MoreSustainable and Harmonious – a solid plan for the future
Sustainable living is an important factor when thinking about the climate crisis and how to move against it. It does not make sense to start using a metal straw for occasional drinks that need it when you are still bringing home a ton of plastic from the grocery store. Sonam Wangchuk gives a more opened ended perspective in this fabulous interview.
Read MoreManufacturers To Be Charged for Their Packaging – money to support recycling
Recycling in the US is often times a nice idea in theory but in practice, is more trouble than some counties are finding it’s worth which has led to many places ending their recycling pick up. To keep this from happening, some think that the onus for the bill should be on the producers of the plastic.
Read MoreShrubs Against Climate Change – this simple plant may be the key to revitalizing an area
We talk about planting trees a lot to help in the climate crisis but those aren’t the only green life that can help. In South Africa there’s an unlikely hero in the fight against climate change. The spekboom, a type of succulent shrub that shows promise in turning things around for the area.
Read MoreWater From Fog – fog catching provides a solid water source for drought prone areas
Everyone needs water. This is a resource that will be scarcer the more the climate crisis builds. Dry areas will be hit hard but innovation in this area is bringing a new water source to the forefront: Fog. Fog catchers are supplying dry areas with water that can be used for agriculture and even drinking with netting.
Read MoreFuture Heatwaves May Lead to Blackouts – the power girds won’t be able to handle the strain
Heatwaves are going to be a major problem with the climate crisis especially for people who live in urban centers. High usage during high temperatures will likely be too much strain on the power grids causing blackouts and leaving the vulnerable without protection.
Read MoreElectric Bus Town – one town is getting all electric buses in England
Before electric cars, people pushed public transportation instead of driving yourself. Less cars on the road means less emissions. Now you can upgrade that concept with the electric bus fleet and England is planning for one town to go total electric.
Read MorePlastic Compounds Still Pose a Threat – less plastic is really just the way to go
Most people are familiar with the dangers of BPA and even more familiar with all the products being sold that are now BPA free. Which is great! But there are other chemical compounds that also pose a threat and need to be removed from the population. Namely, DEHP.
Read MoreBands Make Changes to Concerts for the Climate – live music has a footprint, some bands are working to make it smaller
Everyone likes live music! It’s really fun to see a band, especially if they’re you’re favorite band, play live but there is a carbon cost to that. A pretty high one in some cases. Your local group probably isn’t creating a whole lot of emissions but your stadium band, in most cases, are. A few musicians have taken a stand for the climate.
Read MoreCuba, Farming, and Water – sustainable farming helps keep waterways clear
Cuba has been farming for centuries and despite this, their water is doing really good! Unlike other places where agriculture runoff is a major issue for waterway pollution, Cuba’s water remain remarkably clean and supports sustainable agriculture models.
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