Inspiration for a Brighter Future
February 6, 2024
The future of sustainability is bright!
Here are seven bold predictions for some quirky, innovative eco-friendly advances we may see widespread by the year 2025.
Read on for a glimpse into a greener tomorrow…
December 10, 2023
Remember when robots were purely sci-fi material? Well, the future is here and robots are stepping up to help make manufacturing greener.
From assembly lines to warehouses, automation is transforming production in ways that can significantly reduce environmental impacts.
When we envision a more sustainable future, technology has a big role to play. And intelligent robots may provide a key piece of the puzzle for eco-friendly industry.
Let’s explore some of the benefits smarter automation can offer!
July 12, 2023
Electric cars are rising in popularity as more people seek out eco-friendly vehicles that don’t guzzle gas.
Most electric vehicles (EVs) today rely on lithium ion batteries to power them. But emerging solid state battery technology could provide a safer, more powerful replacement.
Let’s take a look under the hood and compare these two battery types vying to be at the heart of the EV revolution.
May 30, 2023
Are you looking for a new kitchen appliance that can cook food to crispy perfection without all the oil? Look no further than the air fryer.
These small countertop cooking appliances use hot air to cook food and circulate it around the food using a heating element and fan. This results in food that is crispy like fried food but with little to no oil.
But how much electricity do air fryers use? And what are the benefits of using one?
In this post, I’ll answer those questions and recommend some of the best air fryers on the market.
May 5, 2023
The city of the future is a vision of urban development that is sustainable, smart, and equitable. It’s a city that is designed to accommodate growing populations while also minimizing its impact on the environment.
As urbanization continues to increase around the world, the importance of sustainable and smart urban development cannot be overstated.
In this article, using examples from around the world, we’ll explore the exciting future of cities.
February 13, 2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow and change the way we live, work and communicate, it’s only natural that we start to question the environmental impact of these technologies.
ChatGPT, an advanced language model developed by OpenAI, is no exception.
In this blog post, we’ll dive into the energy consumption of AI models, the commitment of OpenAI to sustainability, and the expected impact of ChatGPT on the environment.
January 14, 2023
As cities continue to grow and expand, urban planners and policymakers are beginning to realize the importance of incorporating food production into their planning efforts.
Urban agriculture, the practice of growing food in an urban environment, is becoming increasingly popular as a way to address issues such as food security, community development and environmental sustainability.
In this article, we’ll take a look at how cities around the world are incorporating urban agriculture into their planning efforts, and what the future of urban food production might look like.
June 2, 2022
Do electric boats exist?
Yes, they do. And they are rapidly growing in popularity.
This is because they are quiet, more efficient and don’t produce any harmful emissions.
Electric boats are also coming down in price and charging facilities are becoming more readily available.
March 14, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic that started over a year ago has had a tremendous impact on our lives so far. We all got affected either by the disease or hardships it caused in everyday life. So did numerous businesses and industries. However, some sectors, such as the automotive, while suffering losses on one hand, also saw significant changes which led to positive results, especially for the environment.
July 6, 2020
What is a rooftop garden?
No surprise here. A rooftop garden is exactly what it sounds like, a garden that happens to be on a roof. Sometimes this means flowers and shrubs or even a vegetable, herb or fruit garden.
Humans have been gardening on the roofs of structures for centuries dating back to the ziggurats of Mesopotamia (600 BC). While the practice is not new, as urbanization has swept the globe, more and more people are looking for ways to reduce their ecological footprint, maximize space, and to add some natural beauty to their homes.
Whatever the reason, rooftop gardening offers a ton of benefits.