At this point, pretty much everyone is aware that plastic drinking straws are bad for the environment, namely the animals that inhabit our oceans, rivers, and lakes. But that’s just one small aspect of the global waste problem we’re currently facing. Becoming aware of the impact of straws began a… Continue reading
Although the conversion of agriculture wastes – cattle dung and crop residues – to biogas and digested slurry is an established and well-proven technology in India, it has been under-used, probably because until recently, firewood was easily available and chemical fertilizer was relatively affordable to most of the farmers in… Continue reading
Sustainability is becoming a growing concern among the general public, and both individuals and companies have begun to take the necessary steps to reduce their carbon footprint and diminish their greenhouse gas emissions. It’s not as simple as it sounds, however, and there are many things you need to take… Continue reading
A zero-waste society is something we all agree would be ideal. Imagine if everything used could be turned into a new product or go back into the earth. Several companies are moving their businesses into biodegradable containers, which means that maybe we can rethink landfills. Even Coca-Cola has said that… Continue reading
Biomass power plant logistics include all the unit operations necessary to move biomass wastes from the agricultural farm or biomass plantation to the biomass power plant and to ensure that the delivered biomass feedstock meets the specifications of the biomass conversion process. The packaged biomass can be transported directly from… Continue reading
Technology professionals and business owners often bring the same mindset to home remodeling that they bring to work: invest once, reduce trash, and keep systems secure and reliable. The tension is real, today’s homes can rack up ongoing utility costs and unnecessary environmental impact, while smart upgrades can feel like… Continue reading
As the push for sustainability gains momentum, advanced biofuels have emerged as a beacon of hope—offering a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels while addressing greenhouse gas emissions. But how do these biofuels stand up in terms of market viability and policy support? The Rise of Advanced Biofuels Conventional biofuels, also… Continue reading
The sun is a resource that will heat our planet for at least another million years. That’s a lot of time, and that’s a lot of heat. The good thing about temperature is that it can be turned into electricity. Many people have wondered just how much of the sun’s… Continue reading
At one time, generating energy from the sun or wind seemed like an outrageous idea. However, today we are aware of just how powerful renewable energy sources like solar can be as an electricity source. Scientists recently discovered the water vapor can also be converted into electricity. Evaporation is not… Continue reading
Local small business owners keeping online storefronts running and homeowners managing busy, device-filled households rarely think of tech use as an emissions source. The challenge is that screens, streaming, cloud storage, and always-on equipment feel weightless, while the environmental impact of technology quietly adds up in the background. Cutting a… Continue reading