There’s been an ongoing conversation about the true sustainability of electric vehicles (EVs). It’s true that EVs are cleaner on the road than traditional gasoline vehicles, but as with anything, there are tradeoffs. Many skeptics point to the environmental impact of manufacturing and disposing of battery packs as a reason why EVs aren’t environmentally friendly….
Fossil fuels are still the dominant energy source in the world, but that may be changing. Advances in renewable tech, especially solar power, have made them more accessible than ever. If you look around, you’ll notice that new solar energy uses are popping up almost every day. Solar power is now cheaper than many fossil fuels in…
It’s no big secret that electronics and electronic waste (e-waste) are huge contributors to environmental pollution on Earth. In fact, a shocking 41.8 million tons of electronic waste was disposed of in 2018 alone. That’s the equivalent of more than 16 billion individual laptops, assuming one laptop has a mass of 5 pounds! But, it…
If you love traversing the aisles of your local craft store to gather supplies, it may be time to rethink your strategy. While it’s admittedly fun to browse for new materials, it’s not always eco-friendly. Plus, you likely already have the supplies at home — though they might be hiding in your garbage bin. Toilet…
Wind power is a versatile source of renewable and sustainable energy. As it becomes more popular, you may hear people interchange the terms windmills and wind turbines, but the two have distinctly different meanings and uses. So, what’s the difference between the two? Well, both use wind energy and convert it into other forms of…
A bidet is a device that sprays your bottom clean after you use the toilet, so you don’t need to wipe with toilet paper. They’re actually more hygienic than T.P. and are more eco-friendly too (more on this later). The company “Hello TUSHY” makes bidet attachments that can be attached to an existing toilet without…
Creating a sustainable backyard pond has many advantages. A pond adds to the aesthetic appeal of your yard, creates a new habitat for nearby aquatic wildlife, and is just overall fun to look at. Here’s a quick guide to building your own backyard pond: 1. Choosing the Location Before you start building, you have to…
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about electric cars – mainly because they are fairly new in the market – but nothing is as popular as this one: electric cars are not safe to drive in lightning and thunderstorms. After all, electricity doesn’t mix well with water, right? Of course, that is a…
Mining remains an essential and growing part of the modern industry. By some estimates, it makes up nearly 45% of the total global economy, and mineral production continues to increase as demand for raw materials grows around the world. However, many mining techniques still in use can have serious impacts on both the mining site itself and…
Trees communicate with each other mainly through the use of underground networks made of fungi that grow around their roots. These networks are called mycorrhizal networks. Mycorrhizal networks connect individual plants (like trees) together into a communication network via their roots. They are formed when underground mycorrhizal fungi grow on the roots of individual plants…