VIA “pulptastic.com” California-based company Reduce.Reuse.Grow has just discovered a new way to recycle effectively, and it involves reusing one of the most commonly thrown away items out there. The company has succesfully created organic coffee cups that contain embedded seeds — allowing them to grow into trees. Each “coffee cup tree” can eliminate a ton […]
VIA “takepart.com” by Liz Dwyer Kill the K-Cup before it kills our planet.” That was the key message about the nonrecyclable, nonbiodegradable coffee pods of a sci-fi-style clip released in January by Canadian-based video production outfit Egg Studios. The video’s infamous K-Cup monster and accompanying hashtag went viral across social media. Now it seems that John […]
VIA “outdoors.org” GREENVILLE, Maine— Scenic and ecologically significant lands on and around Baker Mountain in the 100-Mile Wilderness region near Greenville are now permanently protected following purchases by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in late January, with assistance from The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The purchases by the nation’s oldest conservation and recreation organization conserve the […]
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VIA “inhabitat.com” by Colin Payne Portland residents can now generate green electricity simply by turning on their water taps and flushing their toilets. Fast Company reports that the Oregon city is using a state-of-the art system to capture energy from water flowing through the city’s pipelines. Small turbines installed inside the pipelines are turned by […]
