With increasing environmental pollution and drastic climatic changes, microplastics have been under constant scrutiny. These tiny plastic particles are found everywhere – in the air, soil, and water – even, in human blood. Amid the rising environmental and health concerns, an MIT research team has
There was a time when man slept on tree branches. Then came the mud and stone huts with thatched roofs, which are still a part of many cultures around the world. Sustainable and weather-resistant, these structures then evolved into concrete homes, glass homes, and so
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
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
Whether we are indoors or outdoors, skin cuts and abrasions are inevitable no matter how careful we are. That’s when bandages come to our rescue. But have you ever thought about what happens to the conventional plastic-based bandages that you throw away after use? Well,
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
Plastics have become so prevalent around us that there are hardly any places where you cannot find their presence. Since Malaysia is the world’s largest plastic waste importer since 2017, it’s a big issue for the country to reduce plastic that’s impacting the environment, as
To commemorate World Environment Day 2022, Razer has announced that its two gaming mice – the Basilisk V3 and the DeathAdder Essential – are now ECOLOGO-certified. These are the world’s first gaming mice to get an ECOLOGO certification by UL, a global safety science leader.
With rapid urbanization, human settlements are impacting the planet in so many harmful ways that it has become imperative to amend our ways of building. Sustainable housing or green architecture gets its name due to its environmentally safe building designs. There are many types of