More Sustainability - Page 4
The floating 'UniWave200' turns waves into electricity
The device could prove particularly useful for low-lying nations.
By Emmett Smith
Mobile solar-powered nanogrid brings energy to disaster-struck areas
We need renewable energy to adapt to the consequences of climate change just as much as we need it to tackle the issue itself.
This sustainable apparel company was born from an entrepreneur's love of surfing
Learn how Adobe Express is helping KEEF spread island vibes with content creation tools that simplify the brand-building process.
How an art installation is teaching children to cycle safely
The designer hopes it will help promote a more sustainable way to travel for a younger generation
By Emmett Smith
The solar-powered plane that may never need to land
Soaring the skies, the plane could provide Earth mapping, disaster response, and communications services.
By Emmett Smith
How to sustainably turn salt water into drinking water
Solar-powered desalination systems are multiplying. This one has figured out a way to reduce energy consumption.
Show Mom (and Mother Earth) some love with these eco-friendly gifts
Anything that's made from materials already in circulation, or that replaces a single-use item with a reusable version, is a good place to start.
By Kaitlyn McInnis and Leah Stodart
The Almond Cow will help you ditch dairy (and single-use cartons) for good
Making non-dairy milk has never been easier.
By Jae Thomas
The LARQ purifying water bottle will change the way you hydrate at home and abroad
I was actually able to drink lake water.
It's not the end of the world... yet
Will human civilization live to see the 22nd century? Despite climate change, pandemics and asteroids, it's more likely than not.
By Chris Taylor
Floating machine uses the motion of the ocean to generate renewable energy – Future Blink
It even helps gather ocean data.
By Emmett Smith
Fireworks are toxic and loud. So, a design studio created a silent sustainable alternative — Future Blink
Rainbow dust in Spain is actually a non-toxic, totally silent firework display.
By Emmett Smith
Acer’s new Vero PC lineup is seriously sustainable and powerful tech
Yes, you can lower your carbon footprint without lowering your standards.
A breakthrough solar oven got hot enough to produce carbon-free cement and steel
Its mirrors can generate heat up to 1,482 ºC.
By Emmett Smith
Chris O’Dowd wings it by telling bird jokes for 5 minutes
What do you call a bird with a black belt? A Steven Seagull.
Part vertical farm, part apartment block, this building is bringing back food production to the city
A new gem in vertical gardening.
This solar-powered community radio station hasn’t used electricity in 6 years
Converting sunlight into music.
By Emmett Smith
Google adds sustainability info to Maps and Search
Keep tabs on how your travel habits, electricity consumption, and favorite gadgets affect the environment.
By Stephanie Mlot
You could fully live in this solar-powered house on wheels — Future Blink
Meet, Stella Vita.
Billions lack access to safe drinking water. Using solar power to turn sea water into fresh water can help.
This desalination technology can help vulnerable communities at risk.
By Emmett Smith
Portable recycling plants could transform the waste industry
It can separate 14 types of waste – from airstreaming light trash to magnet-picked metals.
By Emmett Smith
This is Sudan’s very first wind turbine
Africa has enormous potential for wind power.
By Emmett Smith
Lego is making prototype bricks from recycled plastic bottles
It will be a while before we get our grubby little hands on them, though.
By Amanda Yeo