Recycle Wind Turbines By Eating Them?
By 2050, it’s estimated that we will have 12 million metric tons of wind turbine blades to throw away, so how do we prevent all of them from ending up in a landfill? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we discuss the ways of recycling wind turbines into everything from concrete to candy, why you should hold on to your nickels, and does Noel do the greatest tap dance routine in history?
Why It’s Important to Buy Local
As top scientists warn humans are running out of time to stop the worst ravages of climate change, more people want to do their part to prevent catastrophe. Recycling is only part of the battle — avoiding significant damage will require additional changes in how people live. Nearly everyone buys groceries and household necessities, but […]
Eco Photography: How To Reduce Your Impact While Snapping
One of the great things about photography is the ability to capture nature in all of its breathtaking wonder. From sunsets on the beach and lions on the prowl to selfies and even images of space; photography lets the people of the world share beauty. But, while photography isn’t known for having a huge carbon […]
Vegan Fashion: What Is It & Is It Eco-Friendly?
Contrary to what you may think, veganism is a lifestyle beyond dietary choices. For vegans, it is crucial animal products, including derivatives such as beeswax or wool, are excluded from their homes and habits. It also means you want your beauty products, clothes, and everyday essentials to be cruelty-free, thus not harming any living creatures […]
The Eco Benefits of Lending Over Buying
We’ve gotten to a stage where production can no longer be called ‘progress’, if we hope to champion a sustainable economic model, we need to invent a new framework for measuring growth. There are many ways to read into this paradigm, however one of the most promising is the application of a “circular economy,” one […]