• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 21st, 2014
Kellogg's Commits to Using Only Sustainably Sourced Palm Oil

Kellogg's Commits to Using Only Sustainably Sourced Palm Oil

The company's decision is expected to benefit tigers, orangutans, other endangered species

Eco-Friendly Washing Machine Uses 90% Less Water than Ordinary Ones

Eco-Friendly Washing Machine Uses 90% Less Water than Ordinary Ones

Its developers hope the machine will become commercially available in 2-3 years

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2014
Ground Up Insects Turned into Eco-Friendly, Pleasantly Crunchy Snacks

Ground Up Insects Turned into Eco-Friendly, Pleasantly Crunchy Snacks

The sweet snacks are the creation of researchers at the London South Bank University

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 19th, 2014
China Can Have 80% of Its Energy Need Met by Renewables by 2050

China Can Have 80% of Its Energy Need Met by Renewables by 2050

This would help the country reduce its carbon emissions by 90%, WWF report says

1 in 5 Energy-Using Products Fails to Match Its Energy Efficiency Claims

1 in 5 Energy-Using Products Fails to Match Its Energy Efficiency Claims

Needless to say, this means that a lot of energy is lost without people even knowing

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 6th, 2014
Fukushima Wants to Be Powered by Renewables Alone by 2040

Fukushima Wants to Be Powered by Renewables Alone by 2040

The province is currently home to about 2 million people

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 5th, 2014
“Ultra Mega” Solar Power Project Worth $4.4Bn (€3.25Bn) Planned for India

“Ultra Mega” Solar Power Project Worth $4.4Bn (€3.25Bn) Planned for India

The green energy scheme is to be developed by as many as six companies

Cigarette Butts Recycling Program in Vancouver, Canada Going as Planned

Cigarette Butts Recycling Program in Vancouver, Canada Going as Planned

10,000 pounds (about 4,536 kilograms) of cigarette butts have until now been collected

Watch: Video Explains Why More People Should Try Eating Bugs

Watch: Video Explains Why More People Should Try Eating Bugs

Bugs are surprisingly nutritious, eating them also helps protect the environment

Scottish Island Gets up to 90% of Its Energy from Renewables

Scottish Island Gets up to 90% of Its Energy from Renewables

The island relies on solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric schemes for power

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 25th, 2014
Formula One Technology Used to Make Scottish Power Grids More Resilient

Formula One Technology Used to Make Scottish Power Grids More Resilient

The technology is expected to also improve energy efficiency, reduce emission

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 17th, 2014
The WWF Announces the Finalists for Its National Earth Hour Capital Awards

The WWF Announces the Finalists for Its National Earth Hour Capital Awards

The competition will eventually honor one sustainability leader per country

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 17th, 2014
India Could Run Almost Entirely on Renewables by Mid-Century, Report Says

India Could Run Almost Entirely on Renewables by Mid-Century, Report Says

All India needs to do its reconsider its policies for the development of the energy sector

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 16th, 2014
Rainforests Threatened by Population Growth, Increase in Food Demand

Rainforests Threatened by Population Growth, Increase in Food Demand

The world's population is expected to climb to 11 billion by the end of the century

South African Artist “Paints” with Discarded Plastic

South African Artist “Paints” with Discarded Plastic

Mbongeni Buthelezi sometimes uses 5,000 pieces of plastic to complete a project

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2014
Turning Old Jeans into Housing Insulation Is Doable, Totally Eco-Friendly

Turning Old Jeans into Housing Insulation Is Doable, Totally Eco-Friendly

Companies team up to promote jeans recycling, help communities in need

Cute Birdhouses Are Made from Reclaimed Materials

Cute Birdhouses Are Made from Reclaimed Materials

The birdhouses are built by folks at Moger Mehrhof Architects

 
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