These water-filled windows can cool and heat buildings more sustainably
Given the thermal shortcomings of glass, windows can significantly undermine the sustainability of a building. Most conventional windows allow heat to escape during cold weather, increasing heating costs, while, during hot weather, they allow sunlight to stream in, thus driving up the use of Read More...
Study: Kids are happier when they feel connected to nature
There is plenty of research demonstrating a positive correlation between people’s exposure to the natural world and how happy they are, but most of the studies have focused on adults. To fill this research gap, social scientists in Mexico have recently conducted a study to see if kids reap the Read More...
New tech taps into the movement of tree branches to generate electricity
Inspired by the continuous flows of energy found in nature, a recent project has proved that the natural movement of trees may offer a sustainable alternative to power our cities in the future. The concept, called anemokinetics, is based on the first law of thermodynamics, which states that Read More...
A startup is farming algae to reduce the environmental footprint of cows
In a new factory on the Swedish coast, a startup called Volta Greentech will soon begin commercial production of Asparagopsis taxiformis, a type of red seaweed that’s never before been grown on land. The seaweed is being farmed because it has a unique ability to fight climate change: When it’s Read More...
Architects design sustainable housing for changing lifestyles post COVID-19
Remote work may become a permanent way of life for many after the coronavirus crisis ends, with some companies already giving their employees the option to work from home forever. In response to how COVID-19 continues to reshape our lives, Paris-based architecture firm Studio BELEM has proposed Read More...
How to live sustainably while quarantining at home
Among the downsides of people’s behavioral changes during the pandemic is that many have increasingly been opting for disposable packaging and protective gear as they are perceived to provide a sense of safety. Experts, however, warn that this mentality could end up harming us more in the long Read More...
Sweden to introduce off-grid communities that fully sustain themselves
To ensure that communities around the world become future-proof and resilient in the face of climate change, it’s essential to create development models that focus on sustainability, circularity, and inclusiveness. Sweden is soon to become the first country where such a model is to be put into Read More...
This hotel proves that luxury and eco-friendliness can be a match
As people have become increasingly concerned about their environmental footprint over the last couple of years, some hotels around the world have decided it’s about high time they jump on the sustainability bandwagon and become more eco-conscious. That’s definitely the case for one of Read More...
Community-level pop-up shop helps Portland get on the zero-waste wagon
As the zero-waste movement is steadily gaining momentum, there are a bunch of major grocery stores and zero-waste pop-up shops offering bulk buying options to skip unnecessary use of plastic packaging. But not every city can benefit from such alternatives. Portland, Oregon, is one example of a Read More...
Lego to make its iconic plastic building bricks 100% sustainable by 2030
Despite the world’s increasing aversion towards plastic these days because of its harmful impact on the environment, Danish toymaker Lego, famous for its multi-colored plastic building bricks, remains a raging success. Even so, the company has recently vowed to make all of its iconic bricks 100 Read More...