Measuring and tracking the energy efficiency of its commercial buildings is now included in a formal benchmarking program that has been launched by the City of Seattle.
The Capture of Lost Trash Assets
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
But a waste-to-energy resource that many are missing is the anaerobic digestion of mixed organic waste, such as food and yard waste, a technology that was introduce in Europe as far back as the 1930s. What are we missing here in the United States? This calls for putting some numbers to work.
Exercise with an Energy Purpose
May 9, 2011 By 4 Comments
One such invention is not only affordable it provides a great way to spend idle time while producing clean and portable electricity that can be used. Called the Pedal-a-Watt, this stationary bicycle stand that generates electricity while functioning as a sound fitness device.
The Battery That Keeps on Going?
May 6, 2011 By 2 Comments
Now Cui and his team of researchers have calculated a way to alternate the flow of river water and salty seawater through a battery to produce electricity that can be used for charging purposes. It might also be possible this same process can be reversed to remove salt from seawater to produce drinking water.
Buckminster Fuller Challenge Semi-Finalists Warrant Closer Look
May 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you haven’t had the opportunity to review the semi-finalists for the 2011 Buckminster Fuller Challenge, now is an ideal time to look, as the winner will be announced this June and be presented with $100,000 in prize money to encourage further development of their work.
Discovery of Cheap Catalyst Advances Case for Hydrogen Fuel
May 4, 2011 By 9 Comments
Inexpensive hydrogen-powered automobiles may not be so far away from reality as we might think.
ZenRobotics Recycler Released
May 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
The waste management industry and robots are getting to know each other better, especially when it comes to the business of recycling.
Shampoo Will Use Plastic Bottles Made From Sugar Cane
April 29, 2011 By 10 Comments
New plastic bottles are being introduced to the consumer marketplace, made primarily from sugar cane instead of petroleum.
