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2019 was the best year so far for humanity
If you’re feeling low about the state of the world, consider this: In the long arc of human history, 2019 has been the best year ever. As Nicholas Kristof from The New York Times highlights, since modern humans emerged about 200,000 years ago, 2019 was probably the year in which children were Read More...
Tiny Pacific island nation bans harmful toxins in sunscreens
For some time already, scientific evidence has shown that the chemicals found in most sunscreens are toxic to corals, even in extremely tiny doses. Particularly, the ingredients have a negative impact on the juvenile development of most coral and many fish and algae species. Instead of waiting Read More...
Most vending machines sell junk food. This one is selling salads in glass jars
When you think of vending machines, the last thing you probably associate them with is healthy food. But for hungry commuters getting off the subway at Fulton Street Station in downtown Manhattan, a new vending machine has been put in place that sells fresh salads in reusable glass Read More...
Now that’s local food: These Washington grocery stores now feature vertical farms
Late last month, a German startup named Infarm installed modular vertical farms in two Kroger-owned grocery stores in the Seattle area. Apparently, this is just the start of a wave of mini-farms that will be incorporated within supermarkets across Oregon and Washington. In these mini-farms, which Read More...
Ford is recycling old coffee waste to make headlights for your car
Your car might soon be getting a caffeine boost, as Ford has recently teamed up with McDonald’s to recycle old coffee waste into car parts. The automaker will be turning coffee chaff - coffee bean skin that comes off during the roasting process - into the plastic headlamp housing used in some Read More...
London to start heating homes using ‘waste heat’ from the city’s underground
If you frequently commute via the metro, you’ve probably noticed the hot gusts of air that tend to blow out of train tunnels. In London, a new project seeks to harness the heat from the underground metro in order to heat homes in the north of the city during the colder months of the year. The Read More...
This startup is using dehydration to turn food waste into healthy snacks
A San Francisco-based startup by the name of Treasure8 might have found the key to solving the problem with food waste—at least partially. What Treasure8 has developed is a drying machine that can fully dehydrate fruits, vegetables, and fungi without stripping them of their nutrients in around in Read More...
How to take a vacation that is truly sustainable
What’s better than a relaxing vacation? A relaxing vacation that is also sustainable—one that doesn’t harm the people or the surrounding area where you choose to spend your leisurely time. There are many practical ways to exercise sustainable travel. Before you head on your next trip, make Read More...
Haven’t worked out in ages? Here are 3 strategies to motivate yourself again
Working out can be hard, but what’s even harder is working out after months of avoiding any form of fitness. Just trying to get back into the swing of things can be such a struggle that you take another huge break before trying again. To ease your fitness frustration and give you the motivation Read More...
There's a lot of buzz surrounding Internet of Things technology
Using Internet of Things (IoT) technology can help us better understand the health of bee hives in order to cater to the needs of bees more effectively. These days, IoT technology can allow us to monitor beehives with remote sensors as a way of keeping beekeepers updated on the status of the bees. Read More...