Salt solution cools computers, boosts performance

Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong found the secret to a more efficient, less expensive approach to keeping massive computer systems cool: Just add salt. A growing concern in computing is the enormous amount of heat generated in ever-increasing global computer arrays churning out more than 2 zettabytes per week. Such gigantic processing […]

The Green Revolution: Sharing Leading the Way

The Green Revolution: Sharing leading the way In a world grappling with pressing environmental challenges, the call for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. One such solution gaining rapid momentum is the sharing economy, a model that not only promotes resource efficiency but also leads us on the path towards a greener planet. The sharing economy […]

Walmart and General Mills build a sustainable food supply

Working as partners in regenerative agriculture projects, Walmart and General Mills are working with authorities to create a more sustainable food system Disruption of the food supply chain is perhaps the single most impactful event that can have detrimental effects globally. Also, the emissions that are produced as a result of the global food supply […]

Green dreams: Algae biorefineries could help in the race to net zero

The world is looking for new solutions to address the challenges we’re facing in the race to net zero. Things we rely on each day, like transport, agriculture and plastics are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Enter algae. This diverse bunch of tiny organisms are emerging as a solution to a number of our […]

Renewable energy battery systems could harness eggshell proteins for electricity conduction

Chicken eggshells may be the answer to developing safer, sustainable and cost-effective rechargeable battery storage systems, according to new research. Murdoch University Associate Professor Dr. Manickam Minakshi Sundaram, from the Center for Water, Energy and Waste at Harry Butler Institute, for a doctoral thesis has successfully developed a new mechanism associated with electrode materials and […]

Sandvik: Building sustainability into upstream supply chain

Mats W Lundberg is the Head of Sustainability Strategy for Sandvik, which is delivering a strategy to decarbonise raw materials to cut supply emissions According to figures from Sandvik’s 2022 Annual Report, the business of sustainable manufacturing and mining machinery is booming. The high-tech engineering group supplies new solutions to industries to support their actions in […]

Sustainable Supply: Transforming the Global Supply Chain with Green Practices

Sustainable Supply: Transforming the Global Supply Chain with Green Practices People can already feel the effect of global warming, making them ask what they can do to combat the crisis. Riding a bike to work and recycling are excellent starting points. Still, the world needs more significant changes to ensure future generations have opportunities to […]

The Environmental Benefits of Recycling Your Car with a Wrecker

In today’s world, where people are highly aware of environmental issues, we need to take action and reduce our carbon footprint to protect the planet for future generations. Recycling is one way to make a positive impact on the environment. While most of us are familiar with recycling paper, plastic and glass, it’s worth knowing […]

Can AI Recycling Robots Solve the Waste Crisis?

Our global waste crisis is enormous, with billions of tons of trash generated each year, and much of it ending up in landfills instead of being recycled. A major reason recycling rates remain low is actually the extreme difficulty of efficiently sorting and separating the complex jumble of materials in our waste streams. But what […]

Transparent Solar Panels: a Powerful Alternative to Glass

In the foreseeable future, transparent solar panels hold the potential to take the place of conventional windows, although several challenges must first be overcome. Transparent solar panels are crafted from materials that permit visible light to pass through while capturing the sun’s energy to generate electricity. This unique feature grants them an aesthetically pleasing advantage […]