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    Amazing waterlight lamp uses only seawater to generate 45 days of light
    Joseph Shavit
    • 2 days ago

    Amazing waterlight lamp uses only seawater to generate 45 days of light

    There are approximately 840 million people who do not have access to electricity. The Waterlight project aims to brighten their lives.
    Waterlight generates light for 45 days using only salt water
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 20

    Waterlight generates light for 45 days using only salt water

    Waterlight is a lamp which generates light for 45 days using just half a liter of salt water so that people can continue with their chores.
    Scientists create renewable biocement made entirely from waste materials
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 15

    Scientists create renewable biocement made entirely from waste materials

    Scientists have found a way to create biocement, making the alternative to regular cement even greener and more sustainable.
    Paper or plastic? New innovation can reduce our dependence on plastic
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 14

    Paper or plastic? New innovation can reduce our dependence on plastic

    For our sake and the environment, there is a considerable amount of research into the reduction of plastic for many and various applications
    Architecture Students Build Solar-Powered Greenhouse That Uses 50% Less Energy
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 28

    Architecture Students Build Solar-Powered Greenhouse That Uses 50% Less Energy

    A group of architecture students came up with a new way to store use and store energy in greenhouses through solar power.
    Major innovation in environmentally friendly 'Proton Batteries'
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 27

    Major innovation in environmentally friendly 'Proton Batteries'

    In the constant search for environment-friendly alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, proton batteries are proven to have great potential.
    Introducing the solar power generating bike path of the future
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 26

    Introducing the solar power generating bike path of the future

    Many people who live in cities are taking to biking prompting designers and city officials to reimagine bike paths and public transport.
    Solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 9

    Solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood

    A new design for a solar cooking system may help rural communities prepare food more sustainably, reports a new study.
    Transparent wood promises to become the window to the future?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 12

    Transparent wood promises to become the window to the future?

    Many different types of wood, from balsa to oak, can be made transparent, and it doesn’t matter if it is cut along the grain or against it.
    New, low-cost, lighting technology can brighten lives in the developing world
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 17, 2021

    New, low-cost, lighting technology can brighten lives in the developing world

    There are approximately 840 million people worldwide who do not have access to electricity despite rural electrification efforts.
    Is Fisker's newest EV the world’s most innovative and sustainable car?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 28, 2021

    Is Fisker's newest EV the world’s most innovative and sustainable car?

    When it comes to instigating a green car revolution, electric automaker Fisker is putting the wheels in motion to be more eco-conscious.
    Dutch students build a spectacular, solar-powered, zero-emission mobile home
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 18, 2021

    Dutch students build a spectacular, solar-powered, zero-emission mobile home

    Students at a Dutch university have developed a solar-powered zero-emission mobile home called 'Stella Vita' that can travel on solar energy
    Healable carbon fiber composite offers path to long-lasting, sustainable materials
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 5, 2021

    Healable carbon fiber composite offers path to long-lasting, sustainable materials

    Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are replacing metals for all kinds of products
    New lamp generates light for 45 days with half-liter of salt water
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 28, 2021

    New lamp generates light for 45 days with half-liter of salt water

    The Waterlight lamp was awarded a Silver Cannes in the design category and two bronzes in innovation and social responsibility.
    From waste to resource: Turning exhaust heat into energy with unprecedented efficiency
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 26, 2021

    From waste to resource: Turning exhaust heat into energy with unprecedented efficiency

    Low-grade waste heat (temperatures below 100 °C) could fit the bill provided we develop efficient energy harvesting technologies.
    Green and clean: New eco-friendly and sustainable way to fight water pollution
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 21, 2021

    Green and clean: New eco-friendly and sustainable way to fight water pollution

    To create a sustainable system of wastewater treatment, the focus has shifted to eco-friendly and cost-effective technologies.
    In 1 minute a new technology can brighten lives in the developing world for over 2 hours
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 12, 2021

    In 1 minute a new technology can brighten lives in the developing world for over 2 hours

    Statistics show that 67% of the developing world still goes without household electricity and relying on poluting kerosene lamps for light.
    New lamp generates light for 45 days with half-liter of salt water
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 10, 2021

    New lamp generates light for 45 days with half-liter of salt water

    There are approximately 840 million people worldwide who do not have access to electricity. The project emerged to brighten up lives.
    Billionaire Unveils Plans to Build the City of Telosa, a Sustainable and Futuristic Society
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 6, 2021

    Billionaire Unveils Plans to Build the City of Telosa, a Sustainable and Futuristic Society

    If you live a zero-waste or sustainable lifestyle, you’ve probably thought about how nice it would be to live in a low-impact bubble
    Is Transparent Wood the Window to the Future
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 4, 2021

    Is Transparent Wood the Window to the Future

    Could looking through trees be the view to a greener future? Trees replacing the clear pane glass in your windows is happening now.
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