Mexican Scientist Makes Edible, Biodegradable New Form of Plastic Out of Cactus Leaves
Professor Sandra Pascoe Ortiz, the scientist who developed the material, says that her new formula could be a sustainable replacement for plastic.
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Exciting New Study Says That Crops Thrive Underneath Solar Panels-and the Panels Produce More Energy
Not only does the new agricultural system help fruit and vegetables to thrive in arid regions, it could also improve the health of farmers.
New Reactor Uses Renewable Energy to Turn Greenhouse Gases into Fuel for Hydrogen Batteries
Once perfected into a closed-loop system, the Rice University reactor will be able to transform CO2 into pure liquid fuels for electric vehicle designs.
'First of its Kind' Zero-Emission Geothermal Energy System in Canada May Soon Be in Your Town
The first-of-its-kind underground system uses a closed-loop design generates zero greenhouse gas emissions and requires no fracking or water.
More Than 40% of Millennials Have Changed Their Diets Because It's Better for the Environment
Millennials don't just go on diets for their body image—this new survey says that almost half of them follow special diets to help the earth.
Europe Could Produce Enough Wind Farm Energy to Power the Whole World for 30 Years, New Study Shows
This exciting new study from the University of Sussex shows that Europe alone could feasibly produce enough wind energy for the entire Earth.
Scientists Discover How to Make Eco-Friendly Sunscreen From a Source of Food Waste: Cashew Shells
A team of "green scientists" have discovered how they can make sunscreen from a prevalent source of food waste: cashew shells.
How Do Nutritional Plant-Based Diets Compare With Meat Diets For Our Environment? Scientists Answer.
The scientists compared the diets based on the exact amount of protein that consumers usually get from meat-inclusive diets.
Company Uses NASA Tech to Make Healthy Food 'Out of Thin Air' Using Only CO2, Water, and Solar Electricity
This company says that they have succeeded in developing a sustainable protein powder that is made using only CO2, water, and solar energy.
Teen Awarded $50,000 Science Fair Prize for His Method of Removing Microplastics From Water
This 18-year-old brainiac has just been awarded Google's Science Fair Grand Prize for his ingenious method of collecting microplastics from water.
Historic First: Wind Turbines Deliver More Energy Than Coal in Texas-the Largest Consumer of Coal in US
For the first time in history, wind power has surpassed coal in Texas: the largest consumer and producer of coal energy in the country.
One of the Largest Hotel Companies in the World is Ditching Mini Bathroom Bottles to Eliminate Plastic
More than 5,600 hotels around the world are replacing mini bathroom amentiies with bulk-sized dispensers to curb plastic waste.
Coca-Cola and Pepsi Are Both Ditching Pro-Plastic Lobbying Group
The two industry giants are now paving the way for other corporations to follow suit and withdraw from the Plastics Industry Association.
Canadian Supermarket Proves a Little Humor Can Go a Long Way to Help Save Ourselves From Plastic Bags
A Canadian supermarket came up with an amusing (some might say devious) strategy to encourage their customers to avoid using the store's "single-use" bags.
Family Farms Use 'Crop Mobsters' to Prevent More Than 1 Million Servings Of Food From Going To Waste
An innovative online platform, CropMobster is solving the problem of food waste by helping family farms to find buyers and charities who want excess food.
Airline to Stop Using 55 Million Plastic Items On Flights
Air New Zealand announced it was cutting 55 million plastic items from flights, starting this month—which will cut 3.5 million tons of CO2 from the skies.
Dutch Company Unveils the World's First Long-Range Solar Car - The 4-Passenger Lightyear One
The four-passenger solar electric car Lightyear One was unveiled last week in the Netherlands-and 100 of the luxury models have already sold.
Famous Wensleydale Cheese Creamery to Turn Whey Waste into Biogas for Heating Homes
Rather than letting their cheese byproducts go to waste, this iconic English creamery will begin using their whey to sustainably heat homes.
For the First Time in History, America's Renewable Energy Capacity is Now Greater Than Coal
A recent report on American energy capacity for the month of April shows that new renewable energy capacity has finally surpassed that of coal.
World's Largest Hydrogen Refueling Station Will Power Hundreds of New Zero-Emission Vehicles
The new hydrogen station in Shanghai will be able to reuse excess hydrogen from nearby chemical plants in order to power hundreds of electric vehicles.
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