New Company Turns 100 Tons of Non-Recyclable Plastic Into Building Blocks For Construction
Turning hard to recycle plastics into building blocks for construction, ByFusion has diverted 100 tons of plastic from landfills.
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Solar Power Will Account for Nearly Half of New U.S. Electric Generating Capacity in 2022
In 2022, almost half of the planned utility-scale electric generating capacity coming online are solar, according to the U.S. Energy Admin.
These Seaweed-Inspired Generators Create Underwater Wave Power
Inspired by the way seaweed is agitated by underwater currents, two scientists have developed a seaweed-like kinetic tidal energy system.
New Smart Pack Could Make Food Poisoning a Thing of the Past, and It's Eco-Friendly
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore researchers have made a new biodegradable food packaging that stops food poisoning.
Career Oil Exec Dedicates Himself to Capping Millions of Abandoned Oil Wells to Help the Planet
A 30-year-oil executive founded the Well Done Foundation, which works to cap forgotten oil wells that spew methane into the atmosphere,
Major Turning Point in 2021 Saw Global Shipping Take Massive Steps to Reduce Emissions
2021 will be the year the shipping industry took on its 3% share of global greenhouse gas emissions and won.
40 Percent Say Their New Year's Resolutions Involve Being Greener in 2022, According to Poll
40% of Brits, according to a newly commissioned OnePoll for British Gas, plan to be more eco-friendly and green with their actions in 2022.
New Technology is Recycling Tons of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Canada and the U.S.
Boasting that they've created a closed-loop circular economy in lithium-ion batteries, Li-Cycle turns any Li battery into raw materials.
Jet Flown by United Airlines Entirely Powered by 100% Plant-Based Fuel from Corn Stalk Waste
A plant-based fuel that reduces emissions by 505 was just used for the first time ever to power 100% of a United flight from Chicago to D.C.
The Ever-Growing Pile of Electronic Waste is Now On the Decline, Study Finds
A new study has found that the total mass of electronic waste generated by Americans has been declining since 2015. In an age when most of us can't imagine life without our digital devices, this surprising finding has ramifications for both how we think about electronic waste's future and for the laws and regulations regarding e-waste […]
Eco-friendly 'Jelly Ice Cube' Could Transform Cold Storage: No Plastic and Doesn't Melt
UC Davis researchers ahve created an eco-friendly jelly ice cube that could help make cold storage a much more sustainable practice.
These Underwater 'Kites' Are Generating Tidal Electricity As They Move
The Faroe Islands will soon be surrounded by Sea Dragons, that is, the name for a new type of tidal-generated electricity.
New Solution to Ridding Oceans of Microplastics Uses Acoustic Waves
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember researchers have found that acoustic wave could be one solution for helping clean up microplastics from the world's oceans.
Youth Hailed for Providing Renewable Energy to 10,000 People Without Using Battery, Wind, Sun, or Water
A young man in Sierra Leone has won international prizes for his innovation in energy, with kinetic-electricity creating light for 10,000
Toronto is Replacing Air Conditioners With Deep Lake Water to Cool Hundreds of Buildings
Toronto's deep lake water cooling system is the world's largest, and it saves 90,000 megawatt hours of A/C power per year.
Royal Air Force Lifts Off With Guinness World Record for First Flight Using 100% Synthetic Fuel
The RAF and Zero-Petroleum have received a Guinness World Record for the First zero-emissions flight powered by a synthetic jet fuel.
World's First Electric Self-Propelled Container Ship Launches in Oslo to Replace 40K Diesel Truck Trips
The Yara Birkeland embarked on its maiden voyage, the world's first self-driving fully electric container ship.
Fashion Designer Makes Shoes that Grow into Apple Trees, Instead of Growing Landfills
Johnny is a new sustainable shoe brand that biodegrade and contain an apple seed which grows into a tree once thrown away.
Washington, DC Sewage Plant Spins Human Sewage into Fertilizer Gold
Operating the world's largest advanced treatment plant, D.C. Water creates high-quality fertilizer, and energy from the capital's crap.
Airless Tires: These Puncture-Proof Michelin Marvels Are Even Made From 47% Recycled Resources
Tire giant Michelin is coming close to perfecting their design for an airless, puncture proof tire that will cut down on tire waste.
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