This A/C unit cools without using electricity. An eco-friendly air conditioners for the steamy climate of New Delhi, created by the Architecture firm Ant Studio.
Sustainable Grass Bamboo are the fastest growing plants on earth. They utilise unique rhizome (underground stems) to self-multiply. This allows some species of bamboo to grow up to 0.91m or 3 feet in one day. Due to its fast growth, bamboo is a useful construction material. Engineered bamboo is created from the laminated and treated…
At Viable AlternativEnergy “green” (sustainable/ recyclable/ alternative) projects, products and ideas “give us life”. People who create and design new products with these concepts in mind inspire us. The annual Green Product Awards look at products designed to support the change towards a green way of living. They choose products for their aspects of design,…
Could air pollution be an indicator to aid businesses and the environment to thrive harmoniously post COVID-19? Effect of Pollution on Health The environment has a huge influence on human health. Environmental factors, air, soil and water cause various health issues. Contaminated water because of pathogens (bacteria, parasites), radiation and chemical pollution (from agrochemical run-off to heavy…
Leaf republic has created a selection of packaging products. They make the transparent lids from bioplastic and recycled plastic. They make the plates and bowls from three-layers. The bottom and top layers are leaves. The middle layer comprises water-proof leaf-made paper. No synthetic additives, colouring or glue used in the production process. Furthermore, the bowl…
UBQ is a thermoplastic that can substitute minerals, wood and plastic in thousands of applications. Globally every year, 2 billion tonnes of waste is produced. Approximately 80% of this waste goes to landfills. Food loss and waste contribute 7% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. UBQ Process When all the waste that can be composted,…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE is any protective garment or equipment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection. This can include protective clothing, helmets, goggles and dust masks. One of my jobs at a hazardous waste facility in the United Kingdom was to order and stock the company PPE room. During this…