Filtering microplastics from wastewater with plants.
American researchers have discovered that slimy plants like okra can remove microplastics from water as effectively as the chemicals usually used, that poses a real health problem. Okra As their name suggests, microplastics are pieces of 5 millimeters or less. They come from the immense quantity of plastic produced since the 1950s, estimated at some 8 billion tons, of which only 10% has been recycled. Microplastics The rest has been spread all over the world, on all contin
Apr 22 min read
"Muvuca", a planting technique that saves forests in Brazil.
🌳 Trees purify the air and are a source of life, absorbing and transforming CO2 and releasing it as oxygen. 🌱 More and more countries have embarked on massive reforestation, in order to fight against global warming. ⚠️ However, reforestation should not be done in any way and specialists have long been warning against: - The transplanting of species chosen for their rapid growth, - Artificial forests composed of a single variety, on unsuitable or too vast territories. 👉 It
Mar 102 min read
Edge Innovation's dolphin robot is transforming dolphinariums.
Long criticized for their controversial dolphin captivity practices, dolphinariums are about to undergo a real revolution thanks to Edge Innovation. This American company specialized in designing animatronic robots for movies and theme parks, unveiled an ultra-realistic dolphin robot in 2020 that will replace live dolphins in shows and interactions with visitors. Le robot dauphin d'Edge Innovation - Credit: Edge Innovation This dolphin robot has been created with amazing pre
Feb 262 min read
Copenhill: transforming waste into energy and recreation.
Copenhill , also known as Amager Bakke and inaugurated in October 2019 in Denmark , is a revolution in waste management and renewable energy. It is a giant incinerator that not only transforms waste into electricity, but also offers a ski slope on its roof, while promising to reduce environmental impact. Copenhill Copenhill works by burning non-recyclable waste to produce energy. The electricity generated is then distributed to the city grid, while the heat produced is use
Jan 122 min read
Recycleye, the recycling revolution powered by AI and robotics.
At a time when the environmental crisis is becoming increasingly acute, the need to improve our recycling practices is more urgent than...
Jan 16, 20252 min read
Trawling
At the heart of the ocean's immensity, trawling reveals a dark and worrying reality. Trawling is a fishing technique that involves...
Jun 1, 20241 min read
Space pollution: it's time to preserve our space!
Space pollution is becoming a growing concern as humanity sends more objects into space. According to NASA and European Space Agency...
Nov 20, 20232 min read
🎬 Earth #8 - Water.
🌿💦 In the face of the climate crisis, it's imperative that we shift our approach to agriculture and water management. Let's halt...
Nov 13, 20231 min read
Bee Saving Paper: Eco-responsible paper to the rescue of declining bees.
Bees play an essential role in our ecosystem by pollinating plants and flowers, ensuring the maintenance of biodiversity and the...
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Sailing cargo ships, the future of maritime transport?
In recent years, environmental issues have become a major global concern. Faced with the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions,...
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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