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Carbon-Capturing Sunglasses Offer a View of Fashion’s Future

Carbon-Capturing Sunglasses Offer a View of Fashion’s Future

https://www.wired.com/story/newlight-aircarbon-fashion-products/?bxid=5cec28113f92a45b30f3bdce&cndid=52917002&esrc=AUTO_PRINT&hashc=ea495077d6f6f30116fffd5004e472440f42fd59b7c01164f1f745b601b813d7&mbid=mbid%3DCRMWIR012019%0A%0A&source=EDT_WIR_NEWSLETTER_0_DAILY_ZZ&utm_brand=wired&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_mailing=WIR_Daily_101621_Special_Climate&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nl&utm_term=P4 LEATHER IS A controversial material, and not just because cows have to die to produce it. Or because tanning leather requires toxic chemicals like chromium, which is sometimes dumped straight into local waterways. No, the worst part about leather, according to environmental activists, is that it’s a major contributor to climate change. Animal agriculture is estimated

By witgreenteam|2021-10-16T10:46:37-04:00October 16th, 2021|Categories: Featured, Sustainable Manufacturing Materials|0 Comments

Wave Star Electricity Generator

Wave Star Electricity Generator

https://vimeo.com/20888646 The concept was invented by sailing enthusiasts Niels and Keld Hansen in 2000. The challenge was to create a regular output of energy from ocean swells and waves that are 5-10 seconds apart. This was achieved with a row of half-submerged buoys, which rise and fall in turn as the wave passes, forming the

By witgreenteam|2021-09-12T12:40:45-04:00September 12th, 2021|Categories: Technology|0 Comments

From Trash to Auto Parts?

From Trash to Auto Parts?

U.S.-based manufacturer Cascade Engineering has partnered with Israeli-clean-tech startup, UBQ Materials, to create automotive parts made by converting unsorted trash — everything from banana peels to diapers — into mixed plastics and paper. One of the first to trial UBQ as a substitute to traditional oil-based resins, the two companies partnered in an R&D relationship

By witgreenteam|2021-09-12T12:54:04-04:00September 11th, 2021|Categories: Sustainable Manufacturing Materials|0 Comments

Growth of Wind Turbine Technology

Growth of Wind Turbine Technology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNp21zTeCDc The Future of Solid State Wind Energy - No More Blades. Go to http://brilliant.org/Undecided to sign up for free. And also, the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium membership. Wind power is one of the fastest-growing renewable sources that works well at scale, but it isn't perfect. What if we

By witgreenteam|2021-08-27T12:37:53-04:00August 27th, 2021|Categories: Technology|0 Comments

Promoting Sustainability and Mitigating Illegal Fishing with Seafood Traceability

Promoting Sustainability and Mitigating Illegal Fishing with Seafood Traceability

Since 2017, IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center has worked with the World Wildlife Fund to advance a unified framework by convening seafood companies and other relevant stakeholders as part of the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability. We’ve convened this podcast to discuss the latest in traceability, particularly in the seafood industry.

By witgreenteam|2021-08-16T10:03:22-04:00August 16th, 2021|Categories: Featured|0 Comments

Advance of the Flying Car

Advance of the Flying Car

Inside Silicon Valley’s 10-year quest to make soaring above a crowded city street as easy as calling an Uber. Read more from NY Times>

By witgreenteam|2021-06-13T09:41:16-04:00June 13th, 2021|Categories: Technology|0 Comments

Turning Seawater’s CO2 into Limestone Rock

Turning Seawater’s CO2 into Limestone Rock

From Smithsonian Magazine Anew method for combatting climate change feels like a bit of modern-day alchemy: scientists have figured out how to take carbon dioxide out of the ocean and turn it into harmless rock. For every tonne of carbon dioxide we pump into the air, roughly a quarter of it gets absorbed by the ocean like

By witgreenteam|2021-06-11T12:31:23-04:00June 11th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Direct Carbon Capture

Direct Carbon Capture

We've been capturing CO2 from air since 2015 and are now engineering the world’s largest Direct Air Capture plant. CE was founded more than a decade ago with the mission to develop and commercialize affordable and highly scalable carbon removal technology. Today, our technology is proven, the leading commercial markets are ready, and we’ve formed key

By witgreenteam|2021-05-31T22:34:59-04:00May 31st, 2021|Categories: Hardware|Tags: forum, release, smartphone, technology|2 Comments

Zera Food Waste Recycler

Zera Food Waste Recycler

Technical Specs and Vimeo Video Link A – Zera® Food Recycler Additive Made from coir, a plant-based resource, and baking soda - works to break down food waste (Available for purchase separately) B – Sliding Lid Seals off mixing bin when not adding food C – Mixing Bin Holds a week’s worth of food scraps (for

By witgreenteam|2021-05-31T22:35:38-04:00May 31st, 2021|Categories: Hardware, Technology|Tags: avada, camera, demo, forum, technology|0 Comments

Igloo Recool | Biodegradable Cooler

Igloo Recool | Biodegradable Cooler

See ya, Styrofoam: We test the Igloo Recool, a $10 biodegradable cooler Made from recycled tree pulp and available for now for $10 each, the Igloo Recool is a green-minded alternative to disposable coolers made from Styrofoam. Can it get you through a day at the beach? Ry Crist Cheap Styrofoam coolers get the job done if you

By witgreenteam|2021-05-31T22:35:30-04:00May 31st, 2021|Categories: Gadgets, Technology|Tags: avada, release, technology, watch|0 Comments

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