It’s no news that polluted waterways are becoming the reason for spreading diseases and even harming the environment significantly. To combat the issue of water pollution, RanMarine Technology has come up with an aquatic drone called WasteShark. It is an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) that
Solar panels work best with direct sunlight. However, researchers at Stanford University have come up with an advanced solution dubbed AGILE (Axially Graded Index Lens). It is basically a micropyramid lens that is claimed to triple the light hitting capacity in a solar panel as
Considering that coffee is the third-most consumed beverage in the world, it generates tonnes of waste worldwide. After brewing a cup of coffee, coffee grounds are often discarded. This generates a large amount of food waste in landfills or oceans. Well, not anymore! You may
Italian studio Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) and architect Italo Rota have recently unveiled the Feeling the Energy project. This new project transforms Botanical Garden in Milan into an energy park with 500 meters of digitally bent copper pipe. This project aims to explore various forms
French manufacturer Airbus Helicopters has recently announced the successful flight of its twin-engined H225 on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). If you are curious, SAF is derived from biomass that includes oil, waste fat, and grease. This first-ever SAF-powered flight was part of a testing
Be it road transportation, air travel, or ships; all modes of transport are negatively responsible for a significant amount of global carbon emissions. With the maritime industry being accountable for around 940 million tons of carbon annually – which is at least 2.5 percent of
Denmark-based toy giant the LEGO Group has unveiled the plans to open its new $1 billion carbon-neutral factory. This new toy factory will spread over a 1.7 million square feet area in Chesterfield County, Virginia, US. The company is planning to start its construction in
In recent years, consumers are increasingly more concerned about their environmental impact on the planet. In response, brands are also looking for alternative packaging solutions to minimize their environmental footprint. Keeping up with the sustainability trend, even the world-renowned beer maker Carlsberg Group invented a
Microplastics are one of the major environmental pollutants in the world today. From the Antarctic snow to the top of Mount Everest and even human blood, microplastics are circulating everywhere. However, their worst impact is on our vast oceans. When the plastics break down into
German automotive giant Audi has recently partnered with German-Indian startup Nunam to give the Indian rickshaw an electric makeover using retired EV batteries. This new partnership will launch a new pilot project in Indian markets in the first quarter of 2023. As part of the