AUGA Group is the largest vertically integrated organic food producer in Europe and they’ve recently presented the first hybrid biomethane and electric tractor in the world, intended for professional farming. The AUGA M1 is the first green tractor that’s suitable for large scale farming. The CEO of AUGA explains that […]
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Microplastics Highest in the Maldives, Study Finds
Microplastics is everywhere and according to a recent study, the island chain of the Maldives, known for its rich marine biodiversity, has the highest level of pollution with microplastics, both on its beaches and on the waters near the shore. The study, led by marine scientists from the Flinders University […]
Do You Pick Up Other People’s Litter?-You Should
Some people will thank you, others will join you, and there are those who will make fun of you for picking up other people’s garbage while on the beach or in the park. But, why is this so?-It’s a no brainer that pollution is bad for the environment and for […]
Teen Invents Biodegradable “Plastic” That Decomposes In 33 Days Using Prawn Shells And Silk Cocoon Protein
With the climate change crisis being one of the most talked about topics in today’s world, we see many amazing teens leading the path towards a better future. One such teen is Greta Thunberg- the voice of a new generation of eco fighters who’re asking for their right to live […]
Himalayas Visible for First Time in 30 Years as Pollution Levels in India Drop
People living in the northern Indian Punjab state are amazed by the visibility of the Himalayan mountain range that’s now visible from more than 100 miles away. This is believed to be a result of the decrease in air pollution due to the lockdowns in the country because of the […]
Is Sea Salt Really Contaminated with Microplastics? Let’s Find Out
According to a recent environmental study, more than 90 percent of salt that’s sold globally has microplastics, with the highest level being present in sea salt. For the purposes of the study, 39 different brands of salt from 21 countries were studied, including the China and the US, according to […]
Sparkle Sustainably: This Eco-Friendly Glitter Doesn’t Harm Our Planet as Regular Sparkles Do
Whether it’s a birthday, a crafts project or the average weekend night, these are all good reasons to slap on some glitter, right? But, although it appears all fun and games- it’s still a microplastic. It’s made from plastic sheets that are shredded into pieces smaller than 5 mm. When […]
An Antarctica Heat Wave Melted 20 % of the Snow in 9 Days
Earlier this month, a heat wave melted the northern tip of Antarctica in only 9 days. The NASA images show that almost ¼ of the snow cover on the island was gone, a common sign of the ongoing climate crisis. By the end of the heat wave that lasted 9 […]
Nespresso Is Recycling Their Single-Use Coffee Pods to Fight Off a Problem They Helped Create
Nespresso is the first single-serve coffee company which had to open up a facility to recycle their one-time coffee pods. They’re doing this because of a coffee pod problem- they’re polluting our environment and contain bad stuff! Single-serve coffee machines are very popular and around 1/3 of American coffee consumers […]
Two Entrepreneurs from Mexico Created an Eco-Friendly & Vegan Leather Using Cactuses
Thanks to Mexican entrepreneurs Marte Cazarez and Adrian Velarde, there’s a new vegan material on the market which has the power to replace usage of animal leather in fashion, furniture, leather goods, and the automotive industry. The vegan material is entirely made from cactuses. They named it Desserto. This organic […]