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10/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Colombia works towards achieving deforestation-free cocoa production by 2020

As part of its admirable efforts to be known for highly desirable products that aren’t illegal drugs, Colombia is investing more effort into improving the eco-friendliness of its cocoa industry. An article in Mongabay reported that the Colombian government has recently promised to put a stop to deforestation linked to cacao plantations. Colombia indicated this […]

10/17/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Sugarcane is an eco-friendly option for the improved production of biomass in marine algae

Taiwanese and Vietnamese researchers tested hydrolized sugarcane bagasse as a carbon-rich substrate for Schizochytrium microalgae. They wanted to determine if sugarcane bagasse is an inexpensive means of boosting the biomass and lipids produced by the microalgae, which are being considered for use in the production of biofuel. The study was supported by Ton Duc Thang University and […]

10/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The environmental impact of dying: Current burial practices have a huge carbon footprint – are eco-friendly solutions on the horizon?

Have you ever thought of how you want to be buried when you die? If you want to save money and save the Earth at the same time, consider having a natural burial. Today’s traditional burial practices are harming the environment with the chemicals and materials used in the process. The funeral industry in the […]

10/01/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Good for your health AND the planet: Why the Mediterranean diet is an environmentally-friendly option

If you are looking for a diet that’s not only delicious and easy to prepare but is also good for your health and the environment, the Mediterranean diet is the right one for you. Adherence to this type of diet is environmentally-friendly because it lowers environmental cost, according to a study published in the journal Public […]

09/21/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Are your clothes toxic? Avoid these synthetic fabrics at all costs

It’s alarming how toxins can easily be picked up from basically anywhere. In fact, these health hazards are so prevalent that they’re even found in the clothes you wear. It’s really nothing new, since clothes are manufactured in factories and go through different processes before hitting the markets. Moreover, the type of fabric used in creating […]

09/12/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Malaysia attempts to become a leading player in eco-friendly construction

Most countries nowadays are doing what they can to reduce the environmental impact of their industries and projects. Malaysia, in particular, is making an effort to become a purveyor of sustainable building. A recent study, published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, evaluated the progress made by the Southeast Asian country and […]

08/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

More natural pollution solutions: Enzymes from horse radish found to effectively remove phenols from polluted waters

Scientists continue to search for more natural solutions to address water pollution. A group of scientists aimed to find an eco-friendly, economical, and effective biological way of removing phenolic compounds in water polluted by industrial wastes. In their study, which was published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, the researchers […]

06/20/2018 / By Carol Anderson

One company is attempting to improve India’s air and water by making packaging out of plant fibers

In India alone, around 15,000 tons of plastic are used every single day, which translates to over 5.5 million tons every year. These numbers wouldn’t be a problem – if every single piece of plastic was being recycled. Sadly, that’s not the case as 6,000 out of the 15,000 tons go to either landfills or different […]

06/12/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Volcanic ash as a sustainable building material: It can add strength and sustainability to concrete

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have incorporated volcanic ash into standard concrete to create a new type of sustainable building material. The result of their endeavor far exceeded the scientists’ expectations, with the blended additive needing less energy to create while still maintaining its structural soundness (to a certain degree). Excitedly, the […]

06/03/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Startup creates the world’s first collapsible, reusable straw that you can attach to your keychain

Many things are being reinvented today into smaller, more portable sizes so we can easily bring them with us. From collapsible utensils to foldable ballet flats, compact cameras and compact laptops, companies always discover new ways to make our lives easier. Recently, a startup company introduced FinalStraw to the world. It is the first-ever collapsible, reusable straw made […]

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