Ioncell technology creates eco-textile clothing fibers from birch trees
With clothing production leading the world as one of the highest-polluting industries, a new fiber contradicts...
This passive house in the Czech Republic uses technology to recycle heat
A unique location and environmentally-friendly passive house design are what define this lovely home on the Czech...
Risky geoengineering research deemed safe, blocked by US
New study conducted by Harvard, MIT and Princeton claims that releasing sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere to...
Biodegradable tableware made from wheat bran debuts at Toronto’s Green Living Show
This week, Toronto citizens learned that wheat bran is good for more than enhancing digestive regularity. An innovative...
Drones: the future of ocean conservation
Unmanned systems such as drones, are increasingly used in a variety of fields — from border patrol, to cinematography...
New hope for plastic recycling with IBM’s VolCat technology
Think how much more material would be reused if plastic recycling didn’t entail washing, sorting and individual...
NASA finds cavity the size of Manhattan underneath Antarctic glacier
NASA just made a disturbing discovering underneath the Antarctic ice. A team led by the space agency found a huge...
Cargill announces plan to reduce deforestation from cocoa
One of the worlds top three food corporations, Cargill, announced a plan to reduce deforestation caused by their...
Crayola Colorcycle initiative offers free recycling for markers used in K-12 classrooms
In the blur of school activity, students read, write, calculate and doodle. With that vision in mind, no company...
ChimpFace could help fight the illegal trade in chimpanzees
There is now a new tool that can be used to fight the illegal trade in chimpanzees. The same facial recognition...
Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle debuts at CES
It may have taken five years, but Harley-Davidson’s vision for the electric motorcycle market is here and ready...
Atolla combines technology with design to customize sustainable skincare
The skincare market has exploded with so many options that sometimes it feels like you need a PhD just to pick...
Sean Parker’s wedding violations result in new app for California coastline
What started out as a high-profile beachside wedding turned into a useful and long-term solution to beach access...
Solar-powered smart home puts a modern spin on rural Italian architecture
Montebelluna-based architecture firm Reisarchitettura, has put a contemporary twist on the traditional countryside...
Valser is using carbon capture technology to carbonate its beverages
Valser, a Coca-Cola-owned brand of sparkling water based in Switzerland, is embracing new climate capture technology....
Large scale 3D Printer capable of printing a motorcycle
Just a few years ago, 3D printing capability was relatively new technology. A home 3D printer could perhaps create...
4 things you need to know about smart thermostats
Stuart Lombard has a mission: to reduce people’s carbon footprints while saving money. He found that heating...
The Seasonal Food Guide helps you store, cook and enjoy seasonal produce
When you cook at home, there is nothing better than using fresh, seasonal produce as ingredients in your recipes....
Everything you need to know about online farmers markets
Online farmers markets are becoming increasingly popular with the rise in demand for locally sourced produce. With...
This eco-friendly wooden laptop is designed to curb e-waste
The innovators at iameco ("I Am Eco") have created a new sustainable laptop to accompany their lineup of eco-friendly...
“Cheesy” solar charger kit empowers students in East Africa
Playful in its design and highly functional, SunMade Cheese features a charger for flashlights, lighters, radios...
Google Street View cars will map air pollution in cities worldwide
Air quality sensors are coming to a Google Street View car near you. The tech giant just announced plans to introduce...
These Australian tiny cabins are designed to help us disconnect
We all need a little digital detox once in a while, and these beautiful off-grid cabins are the ideal answer to...
Thailand bans the import of e-waste
Over the next six months, Thailand will ban the import of 432 types of scrap electronics, or e-waste. E-waste includes...
Carbon Engineering cuts cost of carbon capture to less than $100 per ton
Carbon Engineering, a British Columbia-based company that has the financial backing of Bill Gates, has released...
New SubCAS technology enables scientists to better study deep-sea ecosystems
Scientists at the California Academy of Sciences have created a new device that can capture and transport deep-sea creatures...
NET Power’s zero-emissions natural gas plant could change the game
Last week, NET Power officially began operations at its 50-megawatt, emissions-free natural gas power plant in...
AEye reveals new, energy-efficient data type to help self-driving cars “see”
AEye, a San Francisco Bay Area-based company that develops hardware, software and algorithms that serve as the...
These new electric trucks from Volvo could soon be collecting your garbage
Swedish multinational manufacturing company Volvo has revealed its two new electric truck models, designed with...
Record-breaking paper water purifier operates at near 100% efficiency
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have created a highly efficient device that uses sunlight and black carbon-dipped...