In a demonstration of the power of green chemistry, scientists are reporting development of a new and more efficient process for making one of the most costly and widely used medications for severe mental illness. Described in a report in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, it...
The technology in "fire paint" used to protect steel beams in buildings and other structures has found a new life as a first-of-its-kind flame retardant for children's cotton sleepwear, terrycloth bathrobes and other apparel, according to a report presented at the 242nd National Meeting &...
Hey, a friend and I are doing a powerpoint on a more environmentally friendly alternative to rubber. Just need to add a song in. What song do u think would be good for introducing/showcasing a product. It doesn't have to do anything with the environment, as long as it's appropriate to showcasing...
Environmentalists around the world agree - plastic bags are choking our landfills and polluting our seas. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher is developing new laboratory methods using corn starch and sugar to help sustainable plastics - those that biodegrade and are even tougher than those...
When asked to compare apples to apples, consumers said they would pay more for locally grown apples than genetically modified (GMO) apples. But in a second questionnaire consumers preferred GMO apples - that is, when they were described, not as GMO, but as having a Reduced Environmental Impact...
According to an analysis by the Cleantech Group, the Kindle is more environmentally friendly than plain ol' paper books, assuming you're not a freak who reads less than five books a year.
The analysis compared carbon emissions from the production of electronic books to that of traditional book...
I work in an animal shelter and we are considering putting fish in the ponds to help maintain the algae build up that occurs etc.
We cannot use chemicals as we are concerned about any effects this might have on wildlife using the ponds.
We also want to use fish that wont cause a problem...
A lot of people claim that the Toyota Prius is environmentally friendly since it has very good gas mileage. I was sort of tempted to go along with that, but I also remembered that you have to plug it in so that the electric engine can run. Since you have to plug it in to charge it, how big is...