New tech makes renewable natural gas from sewage sludge
A pilot study of a new method for treating sewage sludge from a wastewater treatment plant efficiently created renewable natural gas while reducing the cost of the treatment. The work in the Chemical...
View ArticleBlueprint could cut pollution from AI data centers
As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and widespread, so does the environmental cost of running it. Behind every chatbot, image generator, and television streaming recommendation are massive...
View ArticleFood waste fix gets flies to turn waste into useful stuff
Scientists have created a small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer using black soldier flies, offering a sustainable solution to a major environmental...
View ArticleFermentation may make seaweed appetizing to more people
A new study shows that fermentation with lactic acid bacteria may be the key to making seaweed more palatable. Eating seaweed can be extremely healthy, we often hear. Unfortunately, many people...
View ArticleElectric vehicles could give power back to your home
Using electric vehicles batteries to power households could save their owners thousands of dollars in bills while cutting emissions from the power grid, according to new research. The team investigated...
View ArticleListen: How to make your holiday season less wasteful
In a new podcast episode, an expert has tips to help make your holidays more joyful and less wasteful. Shelie Miller spends a lot of her time in the weeds detailing the environmental impacts of our...
View ArticleFake beaver dams have a lot of environmental benefits
“Beaver mimicry” shows range of ecological benefits, researchers report. The use of artificial beaver dams to replicate the ecological benefits created by the industrious rodents shows promise for...
View ArticleSecondhand clothing market may not be as green as it seems
A new study finds that frequent shoppers of secondhand clothing tend to buy more new clothes as well, undermining environmental benefits and reinforcing a cycle of overconsumption. Buying and selling...
View ArticleHow to save energy and money on your holiday lighting
An energy efficiency expert has holiday lighting recommendations that can help you save money and energy. Whether they’re hanging a single string of fairy lights or enough blinking bulbs to be visible...
View ArticleEurope’s environmental policies deepen racial inequalities
A new book offers a rare, ground-level view of how sustainability policies unfold in the daily lives of some of Europe’s most marginalized communities. Environmental sustainability is often framed as...
View ArticleBamboo toilet paper may not be as green as you think
Bamboo tissue paper may not be as eco-friendly as you think, according to new research. In recent years, Chinese tissue paper made from bamboo has emerged as a trendy choice for eco-friendly shoppers....
View ArticleLiving building material sucks CO2 out of the air
Researchers are developing a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The idea seems futuristic: Researchers are working to combine conventional materials with...
View ArticleArtificial leaf uses light to turn CO2 into valuable chemicals
Researchers have brought us one step closer to harnessing the sun’s energy to convert carbon dioxide into liquid fuel and other valuable chemicals. In a recent publication in Nature Catalysis, the...
View Article‘Super’ AI uses less power by mimicking the human brain
A new approach to AI’s “thinking” mimics the human brain and has the potential to revolutionize the AI industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) can perform complex calculations and analyze data faster...
View ArticleCoffee and mushroom spores make a green plastic alternative
Researchers have shown that coffee grounds and Reishi mushroom spores can be 3D printed into a compostable alternative to plastics. Only 30% of a coffee bean is soluble in water, and many brewing...
View ArticleCheese made with peas tastes like the real thing
Researchers have created a hybrid version of paneer, a popular South Asian cheese, with 25% pea protein. The result is a solid step towards more sustainable dairy products with nutritional benefits. It...
View ArticleEco-friendly tool could bring down drug costs
Researchers have developed an innovative, eco-friendly chemical tool that harnesses the power of engineered “soapy” water and electricity to create reactions in a whole new way. This breakthrough...
View ArticleUltrasounds could help turn flowers into food ingredients
A new study explores how flowers can be repurposed as food ingredients, offering a more sustainable way to use blooms that might otherwise be discarded. “Rose flowers are still going to be rose flowers...
View ArticleNew tech helps turn seawater into drinking water
Water desalination plants could replace expensive chemicals with new carbon cloth electrodes that remove boron from seawater, an important step of turning seawater into safe drinking water. Boron is a...
View ArticleSustainable wall coverings cut humidity indoors
Researchers have developed a climate-friendly covering for walls and ceilings that temporarily stores moisture, creating a comfortable environment in heavily used indoor spaces. Whether it’s the...
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