While the use of disinfectants has already been a regular thing for many people when cleaning their homes, the pandemic has called for unprecedented sanitization of our close surroundings. While good at their job, some disinfectants, such as chlorine-based ones, are actually … [Read more...] about Scientists use wood waste and water to create sustainable disinfectant
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Bug-inspired floating robots can clean up ocean pollutants
Thanks to human behavior, the ocean is cluttered with pollutants like oil and contaminants from drinking water. These materials are harmful to the ecosystem, as they prevent vital oxygen from reaching marine life and are also toxic. Currently, to clean up oil spills, people are … [Read more...] about Bug-inspired floating robots can clean up ocean pollutants
Coldplay greens up their 2022 tour with the power of dancing fans
When music band Coldplay announced their 2022 Music of the Spheres World Tour, it was clear that the tour would look a little different than the ones of the past. The band laid out a 12-point plan to make their performances more sustainable, including harnessing the energy of … [Read more...] about Coldplay greens up their 2022 tour with the power of dancing fans
Oyasai all-natural crayons are made with vegetable waste
The modern environmental movement urges us to assess the environmental impact of everything in our lives, including day-to-day items like school supplies. In an attempt to reduce waste and introduce sustainability to children at a young age, Japanese company Mizuiro, Inc., has … [Read more...] about Oyasai all-natural crayons are made with vegetable waste
Bioplastic inspired by spider silk could replace single-use plastics
One of the most difficult-to-recycle types of plastic is the ‘microcapsule’ — a form of microplastic that’s added to the ingredients of many homecare and bodycare products. These tiny capsules then wash down the drain, where they pollute waterways because they’re so hard to … [Read more...] about Bioplastic inspired by spider silk could replace single-use plastics