Scientists Find Way to Harvest Sun Energy During the Day, Use It at Night

Scientists Find Way to Harvest Sun Energy During the Day, Use It at Night

The discovery can help make solar more popular, researchers explain

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 14th, 2014
Soy Hidden in Pork, Chicken and the Like Is Harming the Planet, WWF Warns

Soy Hidden in Pork, Chicken and the Like Is Harming the Planet, WWF Warns

Report shows people are in the dark about how much soy they actually consume

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 14th, 2014
Queen Elizabeth II Honors London-Based Charity Group

Queen Elizabeth II Honors London-Based Charity Group

Computer Aid has been granted a royal warrant of appointment

Samsung Has Cardboard Printer Dubbed “The Origami” in the Works

Samsung Has Cardboard Printer Dubbed “The Origami” in the Works

The printer might just be the most eco-friendly peripheral of its kind

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 11th, 2014
The Brits Throw Away ₤19B (€22.96B / $31.28) Worth of Food Yearly

The Brits Throw Away ₤19B (€22.96B / $31.28) Worth of Food Yearly

The food ends up in trash bins because people think it too “ugly” to be consumed

Portable Solar Charger Is No Bigger than a Book When Folded

Portable Solar Charger Is No Bigger than a Book When Folded

The SolarGami system weighs just 3.7 lb (1.67 kg), developers say

Smart Water Heater Promises to Cut Energy Use by 40%

Smart Water Heater Promises to Cut Energy Use by 40%

The heater is also said to reduce water consumption by 10%

Eco-Friendly Lamp Is Incomplete, People Must Add the Missing Part

Eco-Friendly Lamp Is Incomplete, People Must Add the Missing Part

The lamp is the creation of designer Alkesh Parmar

Spotlight: Bathtub Lets You Choose Which Body Part You Want to Soak

Spotlight: Bathtub Lets You Choose Which Body Part You Want to Soak

The Multi-Function Bathtub can the tilted one way or the other

Infographic Shows What Means of Transportation Each Nation Favors

Infographic Shows What Means of Transportation Each Nation Favors

Folks in the US bike 25 times less than the Dutch, the infographic shows

Architects Want to Build Above Ground Bicycle Network in London

Architects Want to Build Above Ground Bicycle Network in London

The SkyCycle project is the brainchild of a team of architects led by Norman Foster

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 27th, 2013
Eco-Friendly House Cost Just $500 (€365) to Build

Eco-Friendly House Cost Just $500 (€365) to Build

The house was erected on a piece of property in West Virginia, US

Enzymes Can Help Turn Insect, Crustacean Shells Into Biofuel

Enzymes Can Help Turn Insect, Crustacean Shells Into Biofuel

York scientists pin down family of enzymes that can break down hard-to-digest biomass

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 20th, 2013
Volkswagen Group Wins Gold Medal Award for Sustainable Development

Volkswagen Group Wins Gold Medal Award for Sustainable Development

The automotive company will accept the award on May 15, 2014

2,000 Plastic Bags Turned Into Reindeer by Australian Designer

2,000 Plastic Bags Turned Into Reindeer by Australian Designer

Angela van Boxtel says she wanted to teach shoppers a lesson on eco-friendly behavior

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 20th, 2013
Candy Giant Hershey Commits to Zero Deforestation for Palm Oil

Candy Giant Hershey Commits to Zero Deforestation for Palm Oil

The company vows to only use palm oil from sustainable, traceable sources

Cellulose Dishware Never Needs Cleaning, Is Totally Eco-Friendly

Cellulose Dishware Never Needs Cleaning, Is Totally Eco-Friendly

Design studio and research company develop bowl resistant to both dirt and water

 
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