Energy
UNSW Australia
UNSW PhD candidate Andrea Wechsler takes by-products from the forestry industry to make particle boards that can be used in kitchens, bathrooms and decking around pools. Not only do they have great moisture resistance, they dramatically reduce the... Read More
From lighter consumer products to car parts, recycled coconut shells are finding new life.
Planet Forward, George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
Most of us recycle bottles, cans, paper - the basics - but how many of us take the time to rebuild, repurpose and recycle the technology in our lives? The people of HacDC live that lifestyle every day.
What if car engines no longer emitted greenhouse gases?
Europe has been leading the way toward this dream, as countries like Germany have advocated for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)--by 2020, the German government is aiming to have one... Read More
UNSW Australia
Hydrogen is on of the world's most plentiful energy sources. It's clean and abundant. But storing hydrogen has been the issue. A UNSW researcher has now solved that problem with an innovative new material that is lightweight and compact.
The George Washington University
Downsizing your living space is one way to get really green. Tiny houses could be the next big thing in both sustainability and affordability.
Corporations breathed a sigh of relief this month as lawmakers in Washington averted a fiscal collapse. Now that the debt ceiling is a hot-button issue, perhaps it's time for businesses to think about cutting back. The ceiling may be a good place to... Read More
Can money vanish into thin air? For some businesses, the idea is a ghastly specter; for others, a sober reality.
Carbon Lighthouse, a startup based in San Francisco, works to plug up the money pits that curse operations directors. The company’s... Read More
The George Washington University
One man's trash is another man's clean source of electricity with trash to fuel technology.
Did you know that energy efficiency in apartments and condos could yield $9 billion in savings? A new report from IMT, ENERGY TRANSPARENCY IN THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING SECTOR, finds that the nation’s multifamily housing stock holds potential for major... Read More