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Loowatt Toilet Turns Human Poop Into Affordable Power
Loowatt, a cleverly named company from the UK, is testing a revolutionary waterless toilet system that could help create vibrant local economies around waste treatment.
New Fords Feature 4.1 Million Pounds of Recycled Carpet
Last year, use of the material amounted to recycling more than 985,000 yards of carpet and reducing the consumption of more than 430,000 gallons of oil.
French Artist Gives Cardboard Recycling A Human Face
Resembling something you might have seen in a Jim Henson or Tim Burton film, these amazing cardboard creations are incredibly expressive.
Could Bug-Infested Candy Save The Planet?
A recent study suggests that in the future, “insects could serve as an environmentally-friendly alternative for the production of animal protein with respect to GHG and NH3 emissions.”
Poo-Gloos Provide Efficient Alternative To Sewage Treatment Plants
Unless you’re using a composting toilet, chances are you stop thinking about what happens to human waste as soon as it swirls down that convenient little drain. No one likes to see, talk about, or smell poop, but it’s a fact of life and it’s got to go somewhere.
