Cars aren’t the most eco-friendly option for getting around but Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors are trying to change that. The two companies jointly announced that starting next year they’ll begin installing electricity-generating solar panels on select vehicles, along with supporting internal combustion, hybrid and battery electric vehicles with additional electrical power. “In the future, we expect to see many […]
Renewable Energy Cars?
Turning Turkey Poop Into Fuel
While most families gather around the dinner table this time of year to eat turkey and give thanks, a team of scientists are doing something a little different with the bird — they’re turning its poop into fuel. NPR reports a team at Ben-Gurion University in Israel has been working to figure out ways to transform waste to resources, and […]
A Secondhand Shopping Mall?
“I think it’s fun to find something that people have used, and we can use further,” said Cato Limas, a ReTuna customer. “If you look at the things they’re selling here, they’re almost new. So actually, why bother buying new stuff?” During their first visit to the secondhand mall, Limas and his girlfriend spent about $7 and came away with a […]
Timber Buildings The New Future Of Construction?
Lured by their superior sustainable qualities, high-rise developers around the world are increasingly turning to timber materials for construction, and a newly completed office tower in Australia is the latest shining example of this. Billed as the nation’s tallest timber structure, 25 King tastefully pairs its wooden skeleton with a shimmering glass facade, leaving the exposed timber beams to become […]
Artificial Photosynthesis
From fuels, to foam mattresses, to high-performance carbon fibers, scientists are getting better all the time at capturing harmful CO2 and turning it into useful products. Researchers at Rutgers University have made an exciting breakthrough in this area, describing a new method of artificial photosynthesis that can convert carbon dioxide into the building blocks for plastics and other materials, and […]
Hotel Experiences Are Becoming More Sensory
The best new hotels are stimulating all of their guests’ senses, say AHEAD Europe jury members in this movie Dezeen produced for the awards programme. The AHEAD Europe awards, which took place in London on Monday, celebrate the best in hotel and resort design across the continent. Hans Meyer, AHEAD jury member and founder of hotel brand Zoku, claims that successful hospitality […]
Turn Your iPhone Into A 360Degree Camera
Live-streamers, listen up! If you’ve been dreaming of giving your viewers a better viewing experience the Insta360 Nano S iPhone VR Camera is here to help. It attaches right to your iPhone and is currently available for just $199 via New Atlas Deals. If you want to keep your followers, friends and family in the loop, Insta360 is the perfect […]
Sustainable Treadmill
What if running at the gym could produce more than just sweat? A new treadmill from SportsArt creates electricity from the user’s kinetic energy, banking renewable power with each step. The Verde treadmill generates up to 200 watts of electricity per hour through a micro-inverter built inside the machine. These tiny devices are also used in solar panels and wind […]
Recycled Coffee Sneakers
It’s not just big names in footwear like Adidas, Reebok and Puma that have been making strides to attract eco-conscious consumers of late, a new company launched last year to market shoes made from algae and a UK startup Rothy knitted its shoes from yarn made from recycled bottles. Germany’s eco-lux footwear brand nat-2 has been making sustainable footwear for […]
Not All Carbs Are Bad
Carbohydrates have been developing a rather bad reputation as the 21st century has progressed. From low-carb/high-fat diets to more restrictive ketogenic regimes, it seems the growing consensus has simply become “carbs are bad.” However, a new study from the University of Sydney suggests a low-protein/high-carb diet can promote healthy aging and improve brain health, perhaps even slowing the onset of […]