Source: ecodaily.org Published: November 26, 2016 New bioplastic materials may enable gardeners to tend their plants more sustainably and could even help plants “self-fertilize” and grow healthier roots, according to research conducted by Iowa State University...
Source: mnn.com Published: June 1, 2017 Park Guell in Barcelona is one of the city’s top tourist attractions, and offers a bit of perspective on how tightly packed this ancient-and-yet-totally-modern city really is. (Photo: Luciano Mortula – LGM/Shutterstock) There...
Source: voices.nationalgeographic.com Published: March 1, 2016 The argument has been proven, the data is clear: compact and connected cities are better for people and the environment. Importantly, compact and connected cities are also good for the economy. According...
Source: treehugger.com Published: June 1, 2017 CC BY 2.0 F. Lamiot By Derek Markham The company that makes “shoes for people who don’t want to wear them” is introducing a new model of adventure shoe constructed with EVA foam made from algae biomass. As far as modern...
Source: strongtowns.org Published: February 23, 2016 Photo courtesy of NACTO Rachel Quednau The RPA report we’re covering this week highlights the need for more housing in walkable neighborhoods. Now, walkability isn’t just something that we believe is “good for you”...
Source: sciencealert.com Published: February 10, 2017 Scientists have discovered that a certain type of mineral has the right properties to extract energy from multiple sources at the same time – turning solar, heat, and kinetic energy into electricity. The mineral is...
Source: nytimes.com Published: May 30, 2017 The design company Ecovative makes a variety of packaging materials using mycelium fungus. Credit: Nathaniel Brooks for The New York Times By Stephanie Strom For the environmentally conscious eater, they are among the most...
Source: backyardboss.net Published: May 31, 2017 By Candace Osmond If you’ve got a backyard, you might have started your own compost heap. Composting is a great way to get rid of leftover food, plant material and other biodegradable items that would otherwise have to...
Source: inhabitat.com Published: April 23, 2016 By Lacy Cooke 1. MittiCool Refrigerator uses clay and evaporation The MittiCool was originally designed by potter Mansukhbhai Raghavbhai Prajapati for use by people in rural areas. This homey refrigerator is made...
Source: army.mil Published: April 13, 2016 The Battalion-scale Waste to Energy Conversion Green Energy Machine converts 3 tons of trash into 100 gross kilowatts of energy. (Photo Credit: Danielle Davis) By Danielle Davis FORT BENNING, Ga. — Fort Benning is helping the...
