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Scientists have finally created a bandage that doesn’t get stuck to wounds
The problem with bandages is that they often stick to the wound after getting soaked with blood, which can lead to secondary bleeding once they’re painfully removed. That’s why it’s good news that scientists from Zurich have come up with a new kind of bandage that can stop bleeding without Read More...
The surprising connection between air filters and academic performance
Installing air filters in classrooms is not only good for students’ lungs, according to new research, it's good for their brains too. A study by New York University's Michael Gilraine found that putting $700 commercially available air filters in classrooms improves student performance, adding Read More...
3 simple ways to promote longevity in your body
On a podcast from MindBodyGreen, Harvard geneticist David Sinclair explained that what drives the aging process is the lack of stress our bodies experience. In order to truly optimize our longevity, Sinclair wants us to add more stress to our lives. That doesn’t mean working more intensely or Read More...
Here’s how Bon Appétit is becoming more sustainable in 2020
Bon Appétit is a go-to for creative and delicious kitchen ideas from zesty recipes to culinary tricks. The food publication has a distinctive environmental flair and we have shared their stories about composting in the past. This year, the company is taking another big step towards becoming more Read More...
This is how Ikea plans to be climate positive by 2030
If you live in Sydney, Australia, and want to get rid of an old Ikea chair or bookcase, you can take it back to your local Ikea store, which will buy it back from you and resell it to help it avoid ending up in a landfill. The program, along with programs for furniture leasing that the brand is Read More...
Protein made from “thin air” to compete with soya within a decade
Remember when we published a story just last month about Finnish scientists producing protein flour out of “thin air.” Well, they recently said publicly that they expect their protein to compete with soya on price within the decade. To produce the protein flour, which they call Solein, the Read More...
How to create a company culture which supports mental health
Slowly but surely the stigma surrounding mental health is being broken, but Harvard Business Review found that nearly 60% of U.S. workers have never broached the topic of mental health at work. Given that work is a primary source of stress for many people, creating a culture of mental health Read More...
A 4-person family could save 20,000 gallons of water annually with this recycler
With concerns over water scarcity on the rise, companies are increasingly looking to give people ways to reduce their water consumption. For Hydraloop founder and CEO Arthur Valkieser, the answer was clear: Build a device that gives homeowners and building developers a way to sterilize and reuse Read More...
Mexico City takes its people back in time with ban on plastic bags
For centuries, Mexico City residents brought warm tortillas home in reusable cloths or woven straw baskets, and toted others foods in conical rolls of paper, "ayate" net bags, or even string bundles. Now, people in Mexico's massive capital city may have to return to those old ways thanks to a Read More...
This non-toxic cleaning spray uses just water and salt to disinfect your home
You’d be surprised what water and salt could do if combined in the correct way. Enter Egret, an environmentally-friendly household cleaning appliance that uses water and salt to sanitize and disinfect your home, and even fruit and vegetables. The all-purpose cleaning spray relies on a patented Read More...