The Topic of Depopulation – Kevin Galalae vs The Vatican
When the topic of population control is brought up in writing or conversation (as many readers of this blog are likely familiar with) it is widely regarded as conspiracy and hysteria. And, to a great extent, it is reasonable to see how it could come across as paranoid to many people: “Are the global elites […]
Edible Cutlery to Help in Waste Reduction
Edible Cutlery Narayana Peesapaty, founder of India-based company Bakeys, has created edible cutlery (namely spoons) which is produced using the flour of food grains. Forbes published an article on the cutlery, describing how it will help reduce plastic waste, which can take 450 years to decompose. The cutlery is available for purchase through Bakeys’ website, […]
This Innovative Device Harvests Drinking Water From the Air
In response to the lack of clean, drinkable water in some parts of the world, Italian-based Architecture and Vision has designed a water tower that harvests rainwater, dew, and fog. The company’s team claims it has the capability of collecting up to 26.4 gallons (100 liters) of water per day. According to the designer’s website, […]
Introducing the World’s First Solar Airport
Solar energy is proving to be a promising energy source in years to come for both homesteaders and businesses. Managers of southern India’s Cochin International Airport sought out to become energy independent after adding their first solar panels in March of 2013. A vast swathe of unused land existed close to the airport’s international cargo […]
Turn Saltwater Into Drinking Water with Solar
Some readers may remember the 1995 post-apocalyptic film Tank Girl, based off a comic-strip taking place in the not-so-distant future, when desertification takes hold of planet Earth, causing water to become a scarce resource. Happily, the situation with our beloved planet’s supply of water isn’t nearly extreme as it was portrayed in Tank Girl. But […]
The Groundfridge: Sustainable food storage for off-grid living
Have you heard of a Groundfridge? For many people living with everyday modern amenities powered by electricity, it might be difficult to comprehend how to refrigerate foods and beverages without depending on the ever-expanding, and costly (residential) electrical grid. Netherlands-based designer and entrepreneur Floris Schoonderbeek has done just that with his Groundfridge design. Groundfridge He […]