2019-12-27
FEATURED
INNOVATION
Recycled plastic bricks stronger than concrete by a Kenyan company
Nzambi Matee, founder of Gjenge Makers in Nairobi, Kenya, has discovered a way to give a second life to plastic waste.
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy to integrate offshore wind-to-hydrogen solution
Offshore wind to hydrogen solution soon to be introduced by Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy
Advanced light reveals how different biofuels behave
Vehicles have evolved to become more efficient and sophisticated, but their fuel hasn’t necessarily evolved along with them.
END-USERS
For Eco Warriors: SLO active’s The Climate Crisis Guide
SLO active’s Climate Crisis Guide neatly summarizes the current climate crisis and offers a sustainable future.
Sustainability in Coffee is Necessary Throughout the Production Process
Coffee is an incredibly widespread drink, and before the magical brown liquid touches your lips, the
New Report Details Jobs & Skills Programs Needed for Circular Economy
A new report from Circle Economy details jobs & skills that will be necessary in the future as the world transitions into a circular model.
EVENTS
2020 Sustainability Sheroes of the USGBC Community recognized.
“Don’t be afraid, just go for it!” are the wise words repeated with passion by Jessica Davis, Director of the IUPUI Sustainability…
Microgrid 2020 by Microgrid Knowledge on November 17-19
Microgrid 2020 Global is the one virtual conference you will not want to miss. Don’t take our word for it. See what your peers have to say about our events:
2020 Renewable Thermal Collaborative Virtual Summit Nov. 09-10, 2020
Solar Power Events announced that SPI, ESI, and North America Smart Energy Week 2020 will be completely virtual.
ENERGY
2020 Sustainability Sheroes of the USGBC Community recognized.
“Don’t be afraid, just go for it!” are the wise words repeated with passion by Jessica Davis, Director of the IUPUI Sustainability…
WASTE
Recycled plastic bricks stronger than concrete by a Kenyan company
Nzambi Matee, founder of Gjenge Makers in Nairobi, Kenya, has discovered a way to give a second life to plastic waste.
WATER
WINT Water Intelligence can Help Hotels and Restaurants Save Water
The company WINT incorporates artificial intelligence technology that detects leaks and water waste. The system continuously learns and
GWA CORNER
Top Asset Manager BlackRock CEO
CEO Laurence ‘Larry’ Fink of BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest asset management company, wrote to CEOs on January 14, stating that the socioeconomic effects of physical climate risk c
TRANSPORTATION
Everything you need to know about insuring an electric vehicle
Robert Anderson invented the first electric car in 1832, but only in recent decades have electric cars become major contenders in the automobile industry.
Kia Wants to Replace Public Transportation With Micro-EV’s
Kia Motors is considering the future of public transportation by pushing for micro electric vehicles.
New Research Finds Hydrogen on Demand One Step Closer
Scientists have developed a way to produce Hydrogen power on demand. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences…
Climate Change
Asbestos recycling: Can asbestos be recycled? Read more to find out…
Can Asbestos Be Recycled? Short Answer: Yes. Asbestos can be recycled, but not in the way you would recycle paper or plastic. This type of recycling uses high temperatures to change asbestos fibers into glass or ceramic fibers that are safe to use for other purposes. If asbestos is in your home,
The first affordable EV Porsche: the Taycan under $80,000
The first electric vehicle from Porsche started at $103K for the Taycan 4S and $185K for the Turbo S.
Recycled plastic bricks stronger than concrete by a Kenyan company
Nzambi Matee, founder of Gjenge Makers in Nairobi, Kenya, has discovered a way to give a second life to plastic waste.
2020 Sustainability Sheroes of the USGBC Community recognized.
“Don’t be afraid, just go for it!” are the wise words repeated with passion by Jessica Davis, Director of the IUPUI Sustainability…
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy to integrate offshore wind-to-hydrogen solution
Offshore wind to hydrogen solution soon to be introduced by Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy
Advanced light reveals how different biofuels behave
Vehicles have evolved to become more efficient and sophisticated, but their fuel hasn’t necessarily evolved along with them.
Extracting precious zinc from waste ash
Incineration of solid waste produces millions of tons of waste fly ash in Europe each year, that most commonly ends up in landfill.
New process more efficiently recycles excess CO2 into fuel
For years, researchers have worked to repurpose excess atmospheric carbon dioxide into chemicals, fuels, and other products.
Upcycling: New catalytic process turns plastic bags into adhesives.
Only a small percentage of plastic bags and other polyethylene packaging is recycled…