Brits may prefer tea, but their busses will be getting a buzz from coffee. U.K. startup bio-bean, Shell, and Argent Energy have teamed up to fill London’s double-deckers with an innovative new java-based fuel. According to CNN, bio-bean has already brewed up 6,000 liters (1,585 gallons) of the high-octane joe, an amount able to power one … Continue reading →London buses swap out diesel for a coffee-based biofuel

By 2020 Abu Dhabi will recycle and re-use all of its wastewater within the emirate, officials said. As it stands now, Abu Dhabi currently reuses only five per cent of its treated wastewater while the emirate uses 60 per cent groundwater and 35 per cent desalinated water, Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) revealed it in its … Continue reading →Abu Dhabi to recycle, re-use all waste water by 2020

The dominant position that China holds in global manufacturing means that for many years China has also been the largest global importer of many types of recyclable materials. Last year, Chinese manufacturers imported 7.3m metric tonnes of waste plastics from developed countries including the UK, the EU, the US and Japan. However, in July 2017, … Continue reading →China has banned foreign waste, so what’s the future of world recycling?

Today Evovelo unveiled a tiny solar-powered vehicle that combines the advantages of a car — such as safety, weather protection and stability — with the ease of a bicycle and the low energy consumption and space utilization of a light electric vehicle. The cute little trike is called Mö, and its practicality, customization, and sustainability make … Continue reading →Evovelo unveils little solar car you can pedal like a bicycle

Plastics clog up our oceans, take a million years to decompose, and directly affect our food chain. Basically, they’re a threat to our entire ecosystem. On the other hand, we have tonnes of agricultural excess that is burnt, leading to another big problem—adding to the existing unchecked air pollution. The after effects of the two … Continue reading →Bio-lutions turns agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging

The aviation industry is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2011, aviation contributed around 3% of Australia’s emissions. Despite improvements in efficiency, global aviation emissions are expected to grow 70% by 2020 from 2005. While the industry is seeking new renewable fuel sources, growing biofuels takes up valuable land and water that could … Continue reading →Could a solution to reducing aviation emissions be found in the Arabian Desert?

Tunisia on Tuesday launched a special “green police” unit aimed at dealing with the proliferation of waste, a scourge that has worsened dramatically since the 2011 revolution. “May God help you — it’s a very difficult mission,” Prime Minister Youssef Chahed said at the launch of the unit, with their new uniforms and GPS-equipped pick-ups. … Continue reading →‘Green police’ to battle Tunisia trash scourge

The Minister of Environment Khaled Fahmy has launched a new national initiative called “Enough Plastic Bags” aiming at limiting the usage of plastic bags in Egypt. The Ministry of Environment has inaugurated the initiative in line with the global efforts undertaken to reduce the consumption of plastic bags for representing dangers to sanitation, environment and … Continue reading →Egypt’s Ministry of Environment Launches “Enough Plastic Bags” Initiative

One in 10 people on Earth lack access to safe water, which is why artist Ap Verheggen has been working so hard to address water scarcity over the last decade or so. He and the rest of the SunGlacier team, invited by the Dutch Ministry of Defense, recently tested their idea of making water from … Continue reading →Desert Twins produce water through condensation in driest place on Earth

When disaster strikes, whether it be man-made or natural, power is the resource people need most. For this reason, Professor Paul Dastoor has been working for decades to develop a lightweight “printed solar” panel that is capable of generating power. Now, the invention is in its final trial stages at the University of Newcastle in … Continue reading →Revolutionary printed solar sheets reach final trial stages in New South Wales