In need of inspiration, George sends Tamara out to explore the latest sustainability innovations changing the world. Heading into the Jungles of South America, Tamara peels back the science behind sustainable banana harvesting and how it can lead to fresher, healthier bananas.
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Ethanol. Olive oil. Biodiesel. Manure. None of these items seem to have much in common- but actually, they’re all biofuels. Biofuels are exactly what they sound like: fuels created from biological compounds and other natural products. While they serve a variety of purposes, the biggest focus is using it for transportation and vehicles. You’ve no […]
It takes a lot to make a little. A 1/3-pound burger requires 600 gallons of water. Iron and steel production take up 3% of all total energy consumption in the United States. Thousands of resources are used to make a single item, and it not only hurts the environment but drives up costs. With higher […]
You’ve probably been taught to throw your plastics in the recycling bin. The reasoning is that plastics, by virtue of being synthetic, can’t break down into their component parts. If one was to end up in a landfill, it would sit there for all eternity. This is why they’re recycled, so they can be broken […]