The environmental benefits of using electricity rather than fossil fuels to power our world goes without saying— however, the process of electrifying everything has its obstacles. One of the greatest obstacles is the limited resources of lithium, nickel, and cobalt which are … [Read more...] about MIT researchers develop cost-effective battery made of common materials
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10 eco-friendly kitchen appliances to make your home greener
A healthy kitchen goes beyond just eating green. On top of an eco-friendly diet, having planet-friendly appliances in the heart of your home can go a long way in making your household more sustainable. Although repairing existing items is a great first choice, if you do have an … [Read more...] about 10 eco-friendly kitchen appliances to make your home greener
How to throw an eco-friendly wedding
Many couples who had planned their weddings for 2020 and 2021 were forced by Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions to postpone their celebrations til this year. Now, it’s wedding season again and love is in the air. But you know what else is in the air? Planet-warming co2 … [Read more...] about How to throw an eco-friendly wedding
4 eco-conscious innovations that make biking more accessible
We at The Optimist Daily have written about the many positive aspects of biking as a form of recreation and transport. If more communities chose to develop infrastructure that favors bicycles over cars, our world would be a safer, greener, and healthier place. Biking has grown … [Read more...] about 4 eco-conscious innovations that make biking more accessible
5 essential questions for the eco-friendly fashionista
We've all heard by now that fast fashion hurts the Earth, but the question remains: how can we buy clothes that meet our needs and support the needs of the planet? Over the past 20 years in the U.S., the average number of garments purchased per year has more than doubled, with … [Read more...] about 5 essential questions for the eco-friendly fashionista