28 Nov 2017

London buses swap out diesel for a coffee-based biofuel

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
12 Nov 2017

Abu Dhabi to recycle, re-use all waste water by 2020

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
24 Oct 2017

China has banned foreign waste, so what’s the future of world recycling?

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?
03 Aug 2017

Evovelo unveils little solar car you can pedal like a bicycle

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
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