Category Sustainability

Sustainable construction, or & 39;green building& 39; has become increasingly popular over the last few years as homeowners, construction companies and other concerns attempt to make their projects and their homes more energy efficient and greener. The term refers to construction methods that are environmentally friendly and resource-efficient throughout the life-cycle of a building, utilizing products ranging from solar panels to mini-wind turbines and very often certified by standards such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in the US or the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) in the UK.

Inverters are the main component in solar PV arrays when it comes to transmitting power since they convert the Direct Current generated by the solar panels into Alternating Current (AC) for regular use. Some of the DC power is used by the inverter itself, so efficiency is usually around 95 percent maximum.

The NGO GivePower created and installed the Solar Water Farm, bringing potable water to Kiunga& 39;s residents.November 26, 2019You might not think twice as you reach for a glass and pour some drinkable water out of your kitchen tap into it. Unfortunately, 2.2 billion people around the globe still struggle to reach and consume safe, drinkable water.

Before we started using steel to reinforce structures, bamboo remained the core component in the construction of buildings. Even today, you’ll see the use of bamboo in building houses and other structures in underdeveloped areas.However, most people have a skewed opinion about bamboo. People tend to associate bamboo with weak structures.

If you follow the news, you may have heard the phrase circular economy bandied about. But what exactly is the circular economy, and why do we need it?The concept of the circular economy is based on several earlier theories and schools of thought, most of which draw their inspiration from nature. Over time, many have pointed out the fact that nature mostly works in cycles.

The sporting company is known for its strong sustainability focus.February 03, 2020The football players of Miami Edison High School will be able to enjoy the crunch of the pellets on their football field as they run around knowing they& 39;re running on a sustainable pitch.The sporting-wear company, Adidas, built the pitch, and it& 39;s made up of 1.

This new battery is more durable than a li-ion battery, and can also deliver more output.July 07, 2020Solid-state batteries and liquid-state batteries both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Researchers in Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas think that they can have the best of both worlds with their new prototype battery.

The Seafloats come in different shapes and sizes.July 10, 2020As you well know, boats drop their anchors in order to remain in one spot. In places where many boats crowd in to drop their anchors, the seafloor and marine life around it suffer from these heavy pounding weights.A French company, Seafloat, has created a mooring system (also called Seafloat) that reduces this impact on the seafloor, allowing numerous boats to & 34;anchor& 34; in one spot safely and soundly.

The consortium is looking for a backer to make their vision, Spiral Tower, a reality.July 10, 2020Environmentally conscious tall buildings are on the rise (someone call the pun police!). Four Dutch companies; KCI The Engineers, Bosch Rexroth, HILLEBRAND, and NorthernLight joined their powers to create an attraction with passenger cabins as elevators powered by solar panels.

The last few hundred years have seen more growth in wealth and human basic living standards than the entirety of human history. While not mutually exclusive, this is, in part, thanks to a level of economic growth and technological innovation never before thought possible.Most human existence has been described as & 34;& 39;nasty, brutish and short,& 34; with growth and improvement in living standards relatively flat for long periods of time.

Diesel ones are dirty, costly, and don& 39;t do much but sitting there 99 of the time anyway.July 28, 2020Like many conglomerates, Microsoft is also seeking to become carbon negative. They set their aims to become carbon negative and abolish all their diesel fuel use by 2030.Diesel emissions actually account for less than 1 of Microsoft& 39;s emissions.

Things will hopefully take a turn for the better for ethically-sourced products.August 13, 2020When you buy a new t-shirt you sometimes check where it& 39;s been made. Oftentimes, the source of our clothing, but also homeware, tech hardware, food, etc isn& 39;t ethical or sustainable, but how do you find out beforehand?

The urine is turned into clean water or fertilizer.August 24, 2020Let& 39;s be honest, you& 39;ve either witnessed or been involved in public urination. It& 39;s not a pretty sight, nor is it good for the surrounding areas (think dying grass or corrosion of buildings).A company in the Netherlands called Urban Senses has created GreenPee as a solution to this particularly pressing issue.