Sustainability Snippets
New bike for rural transport
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- Created on Friday, 13 August 2010 03:26
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A new bicycle called "A hi fambeni" - translated as "lets go!" - is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell rather than a battery. It is made from light and strong materials. The design is meant to accommodate the transport needs of people living in rural villages. The bike is in fact a tricycle, with a rear "boot" for carting shopping, produce and baggage.
Eat the plastic!
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- Created on Friday, 13 August 2010 16:09
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A high school student has found a way to deal with the billions of plastic bags that end up in landfills and the ocean. The solution is bacterial!
Researcher Grows Durable “Bio Bricks” From Sand, Bacteria, and Urea
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- Created on Thursday, 20 May 2010 02:47
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Ueea is becoming quite the sustainable ingredient. Beyond being tapped as a good source of hydrogen, it's powering batteries and is now being used to make sustainable bricks.
Read more: Researcher Grows Durable “Bio Bricks” From Sand, Bacteria, and Urea
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