New research has compared whether food waste is reduced more by consumers who are driven by sustainability or those driven by nutrition and health. With somewhat unexpected findings, the study highlights the need to reconsider our approach to addressing the issue of food waste.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Food, Food waste, Food security, Sustainability, University of Adelai
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Coffee campfire starter repurposes bean waste into fragrant flame
Posted by ArielTechGeek 4 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world – by some accounts, the most popular of all. With that popularity comes literal tons of waste each year. We've seen a variety of strategies for recycling and repurposing coffee waste, much of it focused on used grounds. Morii Outdoors travels a bit farther back in coffee's life cycle, reusing the byproducts of roasting as a natural firestar
the wedding rice initiative introduces a new lifecycle for otherwise wasted rice.
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the series of furniture art pieces invite viewers to contemplate the lasting impact of absence.
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the installation consists of 50 modular pillows made from salvaged paper and recovered rope.
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Innovative "eternal notebook" hits sweet spot between digital and paper
Posted by ArielTechGeek 29 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A clever startup that turns "unconventional ideas into practical and unique products" has created a lightweight and convenient notebook that lets you write, erase and write again, bridging the gap between traditional paper pads and digital note-taking apps.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Kickstarter, Writing, Creative, Home office, mobile-office, Eco-Friendly, sustainable
Crude oil residues may find new life in lower-cost carbon fiber
Posted by ArielTechGeek 40 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
When crude oil is processed, a lot of grungy byproducts are left over. A new study indicates that a couple of those substances can be used to make low-cost carbon fibers, which could in turn find use in less costly carbon fiber composites.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: KAUST, Carbon Fiber, Oil
terracotta lighting fixtures highlight natural textures and traditional craftsmanship.
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Lego turns old rope and engine oil into millions of toy tires
Posted by ArielTechGeek 52 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Today I learned that Lego is the largest tire manufacturer by volume in the world – even though its tires are among the smallest on the planet. The Danish toy company is now making those tires out of recycled materials like fishing nets, engine oil, and rope.Continue ReadingCategory: Children, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Lego, Plastics, Recycling, Toys
Common painkiller doubles ADHD cases when taken during pregnancy
Posted by ArielTechGeek 60 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A decade-spanning study has revealed a troubling side effect when pregnant women take a common painkiller during their pregnancies. The effect of the over-the-counter drug was significantly stronger in female offspring than males.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Pregnancy, University of Washington, ADHD, Acetaminophen, Tylenol, Painkillers
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