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Compostable Plastic Wrap Made from Seaweed Can Withstand Heat–and Biodegrade in Weeks
An invasive seaweed species from the Caribbean has been turned into a compostable plastic wrap that has the potential for mass production.
Furthermore, it may...
66% of Americans Willing to Try Anything That Can Help Save the Environment’, says New Poll
Three in five Americans care just as much about saving the environment as they do about saving money.
As part of a recent survey into...
‘Nest Man’ of India Has Built 250,000 Homes for Sparrows–And Trains Students to Build More (LOOK)
In the second-largest greater metropolitan area on Earth, one man's dedication and love of the common sparrow have the potential to transform a generation...
To Boost Pollination, Tiny ‘FAIRY Robots‘ Can be Propelled by the Wind Like Seeds
In the future, millions of artificial dandelion seeds carrying pollen could be dispersed freely by natural winds and then steered by light toward specific...
Design Company Invents Ceramic–Like Tiles But Made Entirely of Fish Scales and Completely Recyclable
In an effort to come up with a renewable, biodegradable design material that also eliminates a landfill waste stream, French designers are proposing to...
These Guys Make Edible Cement From Food Waste – And You Can Literally Add it to Your Gingerbread House
A pair of Japanese researchers have launched a startup that turns food waste into cement with 4-times better bending resistance.
The potential applications are endless,...
Little Girl Gets Approval for State License to Own a Living Unicorn (If She Can Find One)
California just granted the first ever state license for Unicorn Husbandry, provided the young applicant can find one, and ensure it has appropriate exposure...
This Greek Island Replaced its Landfill with Recycling Plant That Now Reduces Waste by 85%
In order to keep their little island the pristine Aegean paradise it is, Tilos has gotten rid of their landfill, and replaced it with...
Mobile Phones on Bridges Can be Used to Assess Structural Integrity
Data collected by mobile phones could be used to assess the structural integrity of bridges, suggests a new study, informing potential maintenance requirements and...
These Baby Shoes Dissolve In Water After Your Infant Outgrows Them, Saving Space in Landfills
A husband and wife in Oregon have designed baby shoes that melt away into water after an infant outgrows them.
The silky fabric is actually...
Fantasy Wonderland of 500,000 Balloons Gives Sick Kids Most Uplifting Fundraising Event Ever – LOOK
On Friday and Saturday, a hotel in Orlando came alive with vibrant colors and breathtaking flair after more than 400 balloon artists from around...
Dissolvable Implant Relieves Pain On Demand Without the Use of Drugs or Opioids
A new study unveiled a small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs. The first-of-its-kind device could...
Texas Researchers Use Okra to Remove Microplastics from Wastewater
Tarleton State University researchers have demonstrated that food-grade plant extracts, especially those from okra, have the power to remove microplastics from wastewater.
The health effects...
Methane-Eating Bacteria Converts Greenhouse Gas to Fuel (And Could Clean-up Fracking Sites)
Methanotrophic bacteria consume 30 million metric tons of methane per year and have captivated researchers for their natural ability to convert the potent greenhouse...
Britain’s Royal Mint is Salvaging Gold from E-Waste – Recycling Precious Metals for Green Investors
Perhaps the least-debated of all environmental dangers, unrecycled electronic waste is piling up around the world at alarming rates.
Inside every laptop and smartphone is...
Covering Crops in Red Plastic Can Boost Yields Up to 37 Percent
For centuries, humans have used greenhouses to help plants grow outside of tolerable conditions. Now, as it turns out, it might be much better...
Old Wind Turbine Blades Used For Bridge Construction After They’re Retired
A new bridge has appeared in Ireland that's made from decommissioned wind turbines.
The so-called BladeBridge, on the Midelton to Youghall greenway in County Cork,...
New Lightweight Material From MIT Scientists is Stronger Than Steel and as Light as Plastic
Using a novel polymerization process, MIT chemical engineers have created a new material that is stronger than steel and as light as plastic, and...
Device Wraps Around Hot Surfaces to Turn Wasted Heat to Electricity
The energy systems that power our lives also produce wasted heat—like heat that radiates off hot water pipes in buildings and exhaust pipes on...
New Smart Pack Could Make Food Poisoning a Thing of the Past, and It’s Eco-Friendly
A new 'smart' form of packaging could eradicate food poisoning, according to a new study.
Scientists say it kills harmful bugs—such as E.coli, Salmonella, and...