More Sustainability - Page 9
This startup is making long-lasting, reusable cups made from used coffee grounds
These coffee cups are made from coffee.
Dr. Seuss had writer's block. Then, he spotted the Lorax in Africa.
"The resemblance is striking."
By Mark Kaufman
Iceland gets away with killing dozens of huge, endangered whales. Here's why.
"People assume whaling is an artifact of the past, but it’s not."
By Mark Kaufman
In quest to fend off looming extinction, researchers create rhino embryo in a lab
"The main goal is to have pure northern white rhinos."
By Mark Kaufman
Researchers map the koala genome all in the name of saving the species
What does koala milk have to do with chlamydia?
An extinct gibbon was found buried in an ancient tomb. Did humans kill them off?
It's not an easy answer.
By Mark Kaufman
Turning landfill-bound makeup into sustainable watercolor paints
Her goal is to convince big cosmetic companies to let her turn their waste into a sustainable product.
These sneakers are made out of gum people spit on the ground
The chewing gum people spit out on the street everyday is used to create the materials in these sneakers.
By Ray White
Future of the internet could depend on submarine datacenters
Two birds, one datacenter.
European city to 3D print world first housing project
A game changer in the construction industry.
Hawaii relies on dirty fuel after lava shutters its geothermal plant
The Big Island relied on the plant for a substantial amount of its renewable energy.
By Mark Kaufman
Ever wonder where your recyclables go? Get an inside look at where the magic happens
Remember the "three 'R's!"
By Louise Bartolotta & Carley Sposta
This desert farm is harvesting food using nothing but sunlight and seawater
It grows 17,000 tons of tomatoes per year.
An all-female armed unit is making sure poachers stay away from one of Africa’s largest elephant populations
Meet Akashinga: The women protecting Zimbabwe's wildlife from poachers.
California says new homes must have solar panels, in push to go all-renewable
Solar panels will help California wean itself off fossil fuels, but they come with challenges.
By Mark Kaufman
Now you can see China's solar power boom from space
China is far and away the world leader in solar power manufacturing and deployment.
Save on these Kickstarter-funded smart lights and make your backyard shine
Harness the power of the sun.
By Team Commerce
Leonardo DiCaprio's latest venture seeks to bring rural dwellers out of the dark
"They’re just like us — they just want a better quality of life."
By Mark Kaufman
E-waste recycling guide: How to get rid of computer parts, old phones
For the sake of our only planet, recycle your e-waste.
Apple's recycling robot rips apart old iPhones to recover valuable materials
Here's what's going to happen to your old iPhone if you turn it in at an Apple store.
Google Doodle shares an Earth Day message from Dr. Jane Goodall
The famed British anthropologist espouses the importance of environmental protection and conservation in a beautifully animated Earth Day message.
3 ways you can improve your recycling routine
Save the world, we may need it later.
Our favorite deals from Amazon's huge Earth Day sale
In honor of Earth Day, save big on select used tech items across the site. Sales end at 11:59 pm PST on April 22.
By Leah Stodart
