Saving Energy
Turning chicken poop and weeds into biofuel
Chicken is a favorite, inexpensive meat across the globe. But the bird’s popularity results in a lot of waste that can pollute soil and water. One strategy for dealing with poultry poop is to turn it into biofuel, and now… read more
Netherlands highways will glow in the dark
A smart road design that features glow in the dark tarmac and illuminated weather indicators will be installed in the Netherlands. “One day I was sitting in my car and I was amazed by these roads we spend millions on… read more
Butterfly wings could boost production of green f..
SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2012 — Butterfly wings may rank among the most delicate structures in nature, but they have given researchers powerful inspiration for new technology that doubles production of hydrogen gas — a green fuel of the… read more
Cane-sugar is better
Ethiopian sugar, better for the environment and climate
Grow less beet-sugar in Holland and improve cane-sugar growing in Ethi0pia. In the 50s and 60s of the last century the Dutch, of the Handelsvereniging Amsterdam, started the sugar industry in Eastern… read more
How sustainable is your dinner?
“During dinner a discussion grows about the sustainability of the meal. This chicken, how did she live? What did she get to eat? The rice is from Thailand, the package tells us that, the pineapple is from Kenya. So, this… read more
