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The Solar-Powered, Repurposed Volkswagen Bus
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About sustainablog and contacting us. August 4th, 2015. By Important Media Cross-Post. How To Repurpose A Volkswagen Bus Into A Solar-Powered Vehicle. Zach Shahan has found an example of the latter. That involved converting a ’66 Volkswagen Bus into a completely solar-powered vehicle. I’ll let Zach tell the story; his post from EVObsession is below. Know of similar vehicle repurposing efforts? Share them with us in the comments…. Solar-Powered 1966 Volkswagen Bus. Featured photo credit: desk006. Top Wast...
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Science Archives - Sustainablog
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About sustainablog and contacting us. The State Of The Earth In 50 Years [Infographic]. June 17th, 2016. What will the planet look like in 50 years? This infographic predicts the state of the Earth if we continue on our current path of consumption. Our Food Waste Doesn’t Just Make A Mess; It Also Disturbs Wildlife Ecosystems. January 12th, 2016. A review of recent science shows the impact of human food waste on a variety of wildlife ecosystems around the world. November 4th, 2015. November 2nd, 2015.
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Extracting Chemicals From Shrimp Shells
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About sustainablog and contacting us. August 10th, 2015. The Industrial Possibilities Of Shrimp Shells. Had a meal from shellfish lately? What did you do with the shells? Toss them in the trash? According to a new article in. While some technological experiments with seafood shells have produced results. There’s still a lot of work to do: authors Ning Yan and. Xi Chen note that some “creative chemistry” will be necessary to make economic use of this material. But some ideas are already ou...Yan and Chen&...
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About sustainablog and contacting us. February 8th, 2016. An available, efficient repair infrastructure could contribute significantly to a reduced waste stream: why toss and replace when you can fix [&hellip. Recycling Neoprene Wetsuits Into Yoga Mats: Suga [Video]. January 11th, 2016. I’m not a surfer, a scuba diver, or a triathlete, so the idea of neoprene wetsuits as a waste stream [&hellip. Got An Old iMac G3 Laying Around? Upcycle It Into An Aquarium [Video]. December 2nd, 2015. November 12th, 2015.
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Why Would You Want To Put Solar Panels On Your Home?
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About sustainablog and contacting us. August 11th, 2015. Solar Panels Buyers Guide From Solar Brokers Canada. Solar energy is quickly becoming the world’s premiere renewable energy source as more homeowners begin to realize the many benefits of photovoltaic panels. And solar energy systems. Is Canada’s leading solar brokerage firm. Offering a comprehensive consultation process. How do solar panels work? And where are solar panels installed on one’s home? Joseph Barker, Solar Brokers Canada:. Photovoltaic...
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About sustainablog and contacting us. How WS. Badger Uses Technology to Green Their Business. May 20th, 2016. Personal care products company W.S. Badger has integrated a range of sustainability practices into all of its levels of business. Time To Return To The Single Stream Of Trash? February 3rd, 2016. Could single stream trash disposal work without filling up landfills? A new business model - the "waste mall" - could remove the need to separate our trash. The Waste Biz: Ugly Fruit Comes To. The Waste ...
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13 Ways To Reuse Plastic Bottles
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About sustainablog and contacting us. July 28th, 2015. How To Reuse Plastic Bottles: 13 Plans And Ideas. Pretty much any time we’ve pulled together a collection of reuse. At least one involves plastic bottles. Not only are these items versatile, but they’re also readily available: Americans throw away 2.5 million of them every hour. Yes, most of them are recyclable, but, as Becky Striepe pointed out over at Care2. How Not to Reuse Plastic Bottles. Generally, as many have pointed out over. Reusing a plast...
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About sustainablog and contacting us. Using Technology To Reduce Food Waste: The South Korean Approach. May 20th, 2015. South Korea not only has some of the world's strictest laws in order to reduce food waste, but is also testing technology that holds citizens accountable. The Waste Pickers Of Agbogbloshie: Kevin McElvaney’s Intimate Photographs [Video]. April 29th, 2015. Just Eat It Documents America’s Love Affair With Food Waste. April 8th, 2015. Can You Help Launch The Best Green Jobs Site Ever?
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About sustainablog and contacting us. Easy Upcycling: Turn A Log into A Versatile And Natural Bird Feeder. August 16th, 2016. Don't just toss that old log! Easy upcycler Jennifer Tuohy shows you how to turn it into a unique bird feeder for your yard. Easy Upcycling: Upcycle Motor Oil Bottles into a Workshop Storage System. July 20th, 2016. Change your own oil? You don't have to toss those used motor oil bottles; here's a plan for upcycling them into a great garage/workshop storage system. July 19th, 2016.
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