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Category: Green Living

Hemp Waste Could Yield Super-Cheap Graphene

Hemp Fiber Graphene

Researchers turn agricultural waste into an affordable carbon nanomaterial for high-power supercapacitors. Read more →

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Kroger Will Upcycle Food Waste Into Fuel

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By installing its own anaerobic conversion system, the chain will offset its energy consumption and eliminate unnecessary truck trips. Read more →

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Solar-Powered RC Race Cars Teach Valuable Energy Lesson

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Solar Rollers hope to teach teenagers to love solar energy, one race at a time. Read more →

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Fracking Fan Ernest Moniz Confirmed As U.S. Energy Secretary

Ernest Moniz

The new DOE secretary's past love affair with coal and natural gas doesn't bode well for America's energy future. Read more →

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VRZ: The Custom Track Bike You Can (Almost) 3D Print

VRZ 2 Ralf Holleis

This super-light, fixed-gear bike can be customized for an individual rider in a very small period of time. Read more →

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Pleygo Launches Online Sharing Service For LEGO Toys

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Collaborative consumption has generated a greener way of enjoying one of our favorite toys. Read more →

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Solar Charging Patio Umbrella Promises Fun In The Sun

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Frolic longer outdoors without fretting over a drained battery. Read more →

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Solar Sailboat Shows How ‘Groovy’ Off-Grid Life Can Be

Groovy Solar Sailboat Collage

If you've ever stared out your office window, wishing for a life less tethered, get ready to drool. Read more →

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Government Unmanned Air Vehicle Aloft 48 Hours Via Hydrogen

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The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory recently announced its results in using liquid hydrogen to power its Tiger Ion Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle. Read more →

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This Smartphone Converts Text Into Braille For Blind Users

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Seeing people will no longer be the only ones ignoring each other at the dinner table. Read more →

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