In order to survive in modern conditions, a person must be resourceful. First of all, a person must learn to protect himself from the consequences of his activities, although it would be more rational to prevent their occurrence. In our review, the simplest and at the same time effective technologies that reduce the burden on nature. So, our TOP 7 technologies that save the environment!
Eco-leather from plants
K. Hiesa, an Irish designer, has created eco-leather production in the Philippines, based on pineapple fibers. This material is called Pinatex and it looks like felt. The material was developed five years ago, and now it is used to make bags, clothes, belts, watch straps.
Active Puma and Hugo Boss brands use such eco-leather in their work. For Filipinos, this is an additional income, since farmers have large stocks of raw materials that used to just rot in the open.
Economy Shower
Another development that reduces water consumption by at least two-thirds. This is a Nebia startup that has developed a water-saving shower system. NASA and Tesla participated in the project, and Apple became an investor.
The secret of the technology is simple. Instead of the jets of water that we are used to, drops are sprayed from the shower head. For a minute of using such a shower, the user spends only 2-3 liters of water. Thanks to the drip method of water supply, the body is quickly covered with moisture, which washes away dirt from it. Thus, a person does not just wash himself, but turns out to be shrouded in a warm fog.
Hemp House
Hemp concrete is a building material based on hemp stalks. It has excellent heat and sound insulation, high resistance to decay and protection from insects and rats. Entire cottages are built from hemp blocks, small storage facilities for vegetables and fruits are built.
The name Hempcrete comes from two English words: hemp, then there is "hemp" and concrete - "concrete". The composition of the material includes only hemp fibers, lime and water in certain proportions. The chemical reaction that occurs when lime is mixed with water binds the fibers of the plant. There are voids in the middle of the blocks that improve the thermal insulation characteristics of the material.
During operation, Hempcrete blocks absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which leads to calcining lime in blocks and increasing the strength of the building as a whole.
Reusable cling film
Vermont farmer S. Keck was deeply disturbed by the abundance of plastic in the environment, which prompted her to create natural packaging material. Bee's Wrap is a cotton wrap containing beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin. A little warmth of the hands and the material becomes plastic, taking the form of any product. Suitable for storing any product except for meat.
The material components have pronounced antibacterial properties, so food remains in such packaging for a long time fresh. Cleaning the packaging can be done with soap and water, and if done regularly, it can last a whole year. The film is produced in different sizes so that you can pack watermelon, pies, bread and other products.
Food Waste Disposer
This is a salvation from another large-scale problem of our time - food waste. The average city dweller leaves at least 400 kg of waste per year, and a third of it is food waste. Waste that is sent to landfills most often decomposes without access to oxygen. Those. with anaerobic bacteria. As a result, a huge amount of gas harmful to humans and nature is released into the atmosphere.s: methane, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia.
Food waste grinders or disposers became the way out. They are installed in the sink in the kitchen and grind up most of the waste that remains after cooking or eating. Shredded waste along with water is sent to the sewer. Order reigns in your kitchen, the air becomes cleaner, cooking becomes easier, and nature is much less stressed. You can buy a food waste disposer in our online store.
Plastic roads
PlasticRoad makes modules out of plastic waste and builds roads out of it. This process turns out to be easier and cheaper than building asphalt roads. Plastic modules are lightweight, they can be easily combined with each other, and any communications can be laid inside the roads. Modules have a shelf life of tens of years, after which they can be dismantled and recycled.
Plastic is resistant to external aggressive influences, can withstand temperature fluctuations from -40 to +80 degrees. The service life of plastic blocks is several times higher than that of asphalt. At the same time, they do not need regular repairs, like asphalt pavements. Such roads can be built on sandy and depleted soils. Hollow niches inside blocks can be used to drain water.
Children's Toy Furniture
Plastic recycling is one of the pressing problems of mankind, but food plastic is most often overlooked. The Dutch company EcoBirdy decided to recycle children's toys, which quickly become unusable and are simply thrown into landfills.
So the company managed to recycle 25 tons of toys, from which she makes furniture for children. Former toys become tables, chairs, cabinets, lamps in the form of funny animals.
The first four-piece collection - chair, table , storage box and lamp, was exhibited at Maison & object. The furniture has smooth rounded edges, it is easy to clean and absolutely safe for the health of the child.
