Waste
Algae Farm Power
Algae fuel or Algal biofuel is an alternative to fossil fuel that uses algae as its source. Harvested algae, like fossil fuel, release CO2 when burnt but unlike fossil fuel the CO2 is taken out of the atmosphere by the… read more
Plastic Bag Ban in LA
The Los Angeles City Council voted June 18, 2013 to approve a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags. The ban will go into effect for large stores on January 1, 2014, and for smaller stores on July 1, 2014. Paper… read more
Art made of Mt Everest trash
Sixty-five porters and 75 yaks labored over two years to bring more than eight tons of trash down from the slopes of Mount Everest — delivering some of it into the hands of local artists who are exhibiting their “upcycled”… read more
One golden ring means 20 tons of waste
Goldmining is one of the most polluting industries of the World.
People living near the mines pay the price, but nobody listens to their protest. This is true for the Maya people in the department of San Marcos in Guatemala.… read more
Case: A golden bracelet
A golden bracelet for your mother’s birthday?
“Christmas is coming, or maybe your mother’s birthday. And what does she want? She is dreaming of a golden bracelet, just like the one your aunt has… Looks always good, and keeps… read more
