Recent major oil spills across the world have forced the communities to rethink the methods to clean these disastrous occurring. Special sponges, magnetic soap and autonomous machines are among the latest inventions that are specifically designed to tackle oil spills. There have been two major
The world has been trying to harvest renewable energy for a while now. Solar energy and wind energy have become great reliable sources in order to reduce emissions generated by the combustion of fossil fuels. Recently, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed
British biotech firm Oxitec, which is known for creating a genetically modified (GM) mosquito to combat dengue and other blood-borne diseases in Florida and Texas, has introduced a GM self-destructing caterpillar. The firm has some experience in creating genetically modified bugs. The goal of this
Water is an essential element for the sustenance of all life, but owing to many reasons, the drinkable water resources have been declining quite rapidly for the past few years. The process of desalination has gained a certain significance under these circumstances. While there are
The big brands are trying to reduce their plastic waste by incorporating plastic-free packaging materials. Recently, an Israeli food-tech startup, W-Cycle, has developed SupraPulp, a plastic-free packaging material that is made of sugarcane waste. SupraPulp is entirely compostable, safe, and capable enough to be used
While many binge-watched movies and read hoarded books during the pandemic lockdown, a creative couple helped save the environment by upcycling discarded tires into adorable pet beds. Entrepreneurs Tenisha Granger and her fiancée Jonathan Ramcharan found the unique idea of turning tires into pet beds online.
When pandemic coerced nationwide lockdowns across the world, Australia’s breweries were left with huge inventories of unsold surplus of beer. However, instead of going to waste, some expired ales and lagers in the state of South Australia are being converted into renewable energy to help
With groundwater levels decreasing and rivers drying up, the drinking water resources are declining drastically. Many places across the globe are already struggling for every single drop of drinking water. A research team, led by Australia’s Monash University, has been able to turn seawater into
Alike most of the automotive luxury brands out there, Bugatti has embraced green technology by reviving one of its classic models. To rejoice the brand’s 110th anniversary, Bugatti is relaunching its 89-year-old model electric vehicle ‘Baby’, which was originally built by the company’s founder, Ettore
Electric bikes have become a rage in current times, as they are far more environmentally-friendly than traditional ones. The most common e-bikes in the market are priced between $400 to $2000. Recently, one Redditor has created an e-bike by using a 20-year-old bicycle and parts