One of the more interesting concepts in the Innovate or Die Contest is this entry for a human-electric hybrid. It’s not really a new shape or design entirely, but an interesting idea. The concept of using batteries on board regenerated by photovoltaic panels on the top and regenerative braking is cool for something like this, […]
I started out this post speaking about the apparent use of a silicon-based chemical used by Pizza Hut’s cheese supplier, Leprino Foods. What I hadn’t noticed is that the article I got the information from was from several years ago. Upon further research, I found a follow-up article by Milkweed showing correspondence with Leprino stating […]
Using magnets in a huge circular track to launch satellites into orbit could make it easier and less wasteful than current methods, say the findings of a U.S. Air Force funded project.
Of course, there are positives and negatives, though the project is still in the research phase. Though proponents say it could prove to be […]
Truth be told, we’re running out of land. Between farmland we already use being overworked and seeing a huge reduction in it’s efficiency, and the amount of land that is simply unfarmable, we are already facing problems. As our cities get more populated and rise ever higher, the demand for products rises as well and […]
This is one of the best commentaries on the products we use and our impact on the environment and people from developing, consuming and discarding these products. With her simple to understand terms and it’s creative line drawings, Annie Leonard narrates the story presented by the Tides Foundation, Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption […]