Discover Cosmic ONE: A Sustainable, Off-Grid Tiny Home for Modern Living

Discover Cosmic ONE: A Sustainable, Off-Grid Tiny Home for Modern Living, offers an innovative and eco-friendly solution for those interested in the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) movement. Cosmic simplifies the process of choosing a tiny home by offering solar-powered homes that incorporate battery storage, air purification systems, high-performance insulation, and graywater solutions. Designed by a […]

Honeycomb-Inspired Terracotta Wall Can Cool Houses Without Any Chemicals or Electricity

Ant Studio’s Beehive is a pioneering solution that marries traditional cooling techniques with modern design to offer an eco-friendly alternative to energy-intensive cooling and air purification systems. Created by Monish Kumar Siripurapu, a New Delhi-based architect and founder of Ant Studio, the Beehive system exemplifies the firm’s commitment to integrating art, architecture, technology, and nature. […]

Inauguration of World’s Largest 2nd Gen. Ethanol Plant Will Cut Emissions by 30% with Sugar Cane

In late May, Brazilian President Luis Ignacio da Silva visited São Paulo to inaugurate the world’s largest manufacturing plant for second-generation ethanol. The Bonfim Bioenergy Park, located in Guariba, São Paulo, will produce 82 million liters of ethanol annually using a revolutionary method that cuts emissions by 30%. This innovative process involves converting bagasse, the […]

Gardening Whizz Shared the Cheap Way to Make Your Own Water Fountain Where You Won’t Have to Pay for Electricity or Water

If you want to turn your outdoor space into a tranquil oasis without breaking the bank, look no further. Gardening enthusiast Marta has shared an ingenious and affordable way to create a beautiful water feature using simple, budget-friendly materials. Her viral TikTok video, which has garnered over 2 million views, demonstrates how to construct a charming DIY garden water […]

The ‘World’s Largest’ Vacuum to Suck Up Carbon Emissions Begins Operating in Iceland

In the ongoing battle against climate change, a beacon of hope emerges from the rugged landscape of Iceland. The Mammoth plant, a collaboration between CarbFix and Climeworks, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication to environmental stewardship. With the capacity to draw a staggering 36,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually, Mammoth dwarfs […]

Solar Balconies Are Booming in Germany and You Can Plug in and Install Them Yourself

As solar energy continues to illuminate pathways toward sustainability, Germans are now embracing a new trend: solar balconies. With an impressive 400,000 households already harnessing the power of sunlight from their verandas and balconies, this innovation marks a significant milestone on the 70th anniversary of solar cells’ mainstream adoption. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, an additional 50,000 photovoltaic (PV) devices were […]

From Chow to Chair: Upcycled Stools Made From Spent Shower Sponges and Coffee Grounds

The Luffa Stoolita project, born from the innovative minds of master’s students at Columbia University GSAPP, Justin Wan, Paul Edward Liu, and Tim Ting-Hao Chen, transcends traditional furniture design paradigms by repurposing natural waste materials. By ingeniously utilizing spent shower sponges and coffee grounds, the team explores the potential of plant-based by-products, challenging the norm […]