A very Finnish thing’: Big sand battery to store wind and solar energy using crushed soapstone Demand for the construction material is set to soar by 45 per cent in the next 40 years, according to a recent Dutch study. Building sand is typically extracted from rivers and lakes, and ‘sand pirates’ are speeding up its loss from these ecosystems.
Green Roads: Paving the Way for Ecological Sustainability Green roads: Old ideas with new implementation pave the way for ecological sustainability in transportation infrastructure.
From Waste To Wealth: How One Pet Product Innovator Is Shaping A Sustainable Future The company now has a presence in over 40 countries, and is focused on product innovation and using business as a force for good. I recently caught up with Earth Rated CEO, Abby Gnanendran, to delve into these topics and how the company, which is also a certified B Corp, is shaping what it means to be sustainable in the pet product industry.
Some Of The Best Ways To Enjoy Nature One thing you may want to try your hand at is growing a garden. If you have the space at home to do this, then that is certainly going to be worthwhile, and it’s something that can help you to feel a lot closer to nature and the natural world in no time.
Hydrogen Vehicles Are on the Rise: Here’s What You Need to Know For instance, in 2025, Kenworth will begin full-scale production of Class 8 T680 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in collaboration with Toyota. The heavy-duty truck manufacturer will deliver its first hydrogen-powered vehicles this year and then expand production.
4 Stepping Stones to Sustainability for New Construction Firms Many firms are slow to adopt greener practices, but the influx of startups can accelerate the sector’s sustainability transformation. New design-build firms, general contracting businesses, and subcontractors are better positioned to embrace eco-friendly initiatives.
Recycling Cigarette Butts into Asphalt Recycling cigarette butts by using them in asphalt is a novel idea of how to deal with a growing problem.
How the World’s Whitest Paint Can Reduce Energy Use Engineers at Purdue University have created the world’s whitest paint that reflects more than 98% of sunlight.
Solar Farms Help Bees: Solar Installations for the Bees The research underscores the concept of “solar sharing” – a departure from the traditional approach of isolating solar infrastructure from its surroundings.
Underground Hydrogen Touted As ‘Significant’ Clean Energy Resource In First U.S. Hearing Federal energy researchers and a well-funded startup are optimistic that geologic hydrogen can be a game-changer as a form of clean power.