Which is better: solar or electric cars? You buy either one these days, so let’s take a look at the best choices on either side of the sustainable cars divide. Here are some top picks for solar cars and electric cars, and which one will be the right choice for you. How do solar cars work? Difference Between describes solar cars as “electric […]
Which One Is Better? Solar Or Electric Cars?
Home Compostable Plastic Don’t Really Biodegrade
If you’ve ever been turning over your compost heap and found months-old “compostable” plastic items that were still mostly intact – well, you’re not alone. New research states that 60% of such plastics don’t fully biodegrade in home composting systems. The findings are the result of a study undertaken by scientists from University College London, which began with ordinary citizens […]
Mercedes Future Camper
Mercedes-Benz is pushing further into the motorhome market with a new “micro-camper” lineup. Next month, it will reveal the all-electric Concept EQT Marco Polo camper, sliding the Marco Polo nameplate down to its smallest van series and creating the first electric Marco Polo to boot. The concept will be a near-production preview of a factory EQT camper van slated to […]
Light-Powered Catalyst Makes Profitable Hydrogen
Hydrogen sulfide famously stinks like rotten eggs, and contributes that eye-watering, low-hanging punch to the bouquet of the very worst farts. It’s also toxic, corrosive, flammable and produced in large amounts as an expensive-to-treat by-product at petroleum refineries. Now, researchers have found an easy, profitable way to turn it into hydrogen. The current method for dealing with this stuff – […]
Quick Bursts Of Exercise May Help Us Live Longer
Some exercise is always going to be better than none when it comes to our health, but studies continues to drive home the value in undertaking even the shortest spurts of physical activity. Newly published research in this area has demonstrated how a series of two-minute bursts of high-intensity exercise throughout the week may offer a longevity boost, by tying […]
Facade Materials That Are Sustainable And Beautiful
Facades are an essential aspect of architectural design. They envelope interior spaces and protect them from climatic conditions. Since facades are the first part of the building that people interact with, designers must consider aesthetics, maintenance and, of course, implementing sustainable materials. Below are some unconventional yet beautiful materials that can be used for facades to enhance the climate resilience and spatial […]
New Biopolymer Road
Along with their use in foods, soybeans have also been utilized as a source of graphene, a greener alternative to mulch, and an ingredient in longer-lasting tires. Now, they’re additionally being used to extend the life of asphalt roads. Usually, in order to make asphalt more pliable and thus less likely to crack, a synthetic rubber known as polybutadiene is added to […]
The pros and cons of FCL shipping
The term FCL stands for “full container load.” When you ship FCL, your goods get their container that is not shared with the cargo of other shippers. LCL stands for “less than container load” and means your goods will share space in a container with other shippers’ products. The advantages of using FCL shipping There are definite advantages to using […]
Dairy-Free Ice Cream
Everyone likes a treat now and then. Ice cream is a ubiquitous favorite for many. But with dairy allergies and concern for the role dairy products play in the environment, many opt for ice cream alternatives. Fortunately, there are many to choose from with bases like oat milk, coconut milk or almond milk. Many people even choose to make their own dairy-free […]
Tiny House Bringing A Lot Of Grid Freedom
The Maya, by Sweden’s Vagabond Haven, is a relatively affordable tiny house that measures a mere 6.7 m (22 ft) in length. The compact towable home offers a well-proportioned interior layout for two people and comes with a lot of options for customers to tailor it to their needs, including being able to run off-the-grid, the addition of a porch area, […]