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Excuse Me! There’s Some Ocean in My Plastic

Written by The Alternative, 15-09-2014

When renowned marine ecologist Andres Cozar Cabañas, who teaches at the University of Cadiz in Spain, and a team of researchers completed the first ever map of ocean trash, they noticed that there was less plastic than expected on the surface of oceans world over and began to dig deeper into the issue. Read on

Automated Plastic Bottle Sorting Detects Fingerprint of Plastics

Written by Louisa Wong, 04-09-2014

A new technology uses flashes of light to make plastic polymers fluoresce, meaning special plastics can be identified and sorted accurately at a speed of 1.5 tonnes of plastic per hour. This new process enables and simplifies plastics sorting in recycling plants and facilitates the rapid separation of plastics for re-use. Read on

With a flash of light, new technology automatically sorts plastics for recycling

Recommended by Anna Rees, 01-09-2014

Plastics are everywhere and for each different application, there is a different type of polymer that suits those needs. Most plastics can be recycled, but first they must be sorted by type which is done by hand at waste processing facilities and is time-consuming. To source

Who Says You Need Square Walls for Comfort?

Written by Jo Wilkinson, 27-08-2014

The Das Park Hotel in Austria has turned drain pipes into upcycled guest rooms for the weary traveller who seeks the simple comforts of home. Read on

London’s Garbage to Become Jet Fuel for British Airways

Written by Reza Marvasti, 26-08-2014

Beginning 2017, British Airways plans to power some of its flights based on the fuel generated by London’s trash. Read on

Beijing: Recycle and Get a Free Subway Ride

Written by Reza Marvasti, 20-08-2014

Beijing city officials hope to improve the image of the city while rewarding those who recycle. Read on

Go from junk to funk with Green The Gap

Written by The Alternative, 20-08-2014

Shop at Green The Gap, and you’ll not just be part of the u Read on

Magic Mushrooms - Are Fungi the New Plastic?

Written by Anna Rees, 12-08-2014

Mycology – the science of mushrooms. After animals and plants, fungi are the third class of living beings and are impressively versatile. They help support cheese production, are a delicious addition to cooking, have healing (and intoxicating) properties and can even be surfed upon. Wait a minute...surf? Read on

Should We Return The Nutrients In Our Pee Back To The Farm?

Recommended by Jo Wilkinson, 06-08-2014

Let me guess how you feel about your urine: Get that smelly stuff away from me as fast as possible? A small group of environmentalists in Vermont isn't as squeamish. Instead of flushing their pee down the drain, they're collecting it with special toilets that separate No. 1 and No. 2. To source

10 Ways to Stop Being a Water Waster

Recommended by Anna Rees, 28-07-2014

The picture might look grim, but opportunities to be more efficient abound. Many people have had water-saving etiquette pumped into them at one point or another, so hopefully we can make a good case for conserving the stuff with practical, everyday water-saving strategies as well as some more high-tech approaches. To source

Eco-watering Device that Makes Your Wallet Fatter

Written by Louisa Wong, 17-07-2014

Yesterday, we had Jo’s article about the Bold Berlin event with the theme ‘Water’ taking the spotlight in the first of this monthly series. Read on

Consumers Are Willing to Pay More for Sustainability

Recommended by Anna Rees, 14-07-2014

According to a recent report from Nielsen, most of the world's consumers would. A global average of 55% of respondents in Nielsen's corporate social responsibility survey said they were willing to pay extra when companies are committed to positive social and environmental impact. To source

Want Free Wifi? Throw Your Trash Into a Garbage Bin!

Written by The Alternative, 14-07-2014

Don’t deny it. You probably would do anything for free wifi on the go, wouldn’t you? And if what you had to do to get it helped save the planet in the process, even better! Read on

As Yosemite Park Turns 150, Charms And Challenges Endure

Recommended by Jo Wilkinson, 02-07-2014

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Maple Water: The Latest Trend in Water

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 27-06-2014

Drink up, and hold the pancakes. It turns out that maple trees are good for more than just sweetening up your waffles and pancakes with their delicious syrup. Now, their sap can be used to hydrate us. To source

TIMES Pieces: PlugSurfing - Electric Car Charging Made Easy

Written by Anna Rees, 23-06-2014

What will it take for electric cars to go from niche to norm? A wide network of easily accessible and user-friendly charging stations is something which might encourage people to make the switch - and the app PlugSurfing is here to help. Read on

How much could you save if you stopped driving? $10,000 a year? $15,000 a year?

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 03-06-2014

So many of us drive all over the place and think we have no other choice. But if you look at how much you could save if you dropped the car, choices can really open up. To source

Spotlight Brazil: Green Stadiums?

Written by Jo Wilkinson, 21-05-2014

The football World Cup needs no introduction. It brings with it a legacy of glorious victories, surprising upsets and unbridled tension. It also brings with it a legacy of stadiums, some of which were forgotten about moments after the last goal was scored. Read on

Each Page Of 'A Drinkable Book' Kills Bacteria In Drinking Water

Recommended by Jo Wilkinson, 14-05-2014

The organization WaterisLife is developing a "Drinkable Book" that not only teaches water safety but can actually be used to treat drinking water. To source

The 3D Printing Landfill Of Opportunity

Recommended by Anna Rees, 05-05-2014

As 3D printers (and the materials they use) get better and more capable, meaning the quality of the the output increases, and (hopefully) the utility, longevity and sustainability of the objects printed will too. And indeed as consumers find genuine real-world utility for 3D printing. To source