Traditional glitter is a microplastic, like a bottle of champagne on New Year’s Eve, may seem fun at first but has negative consequences for the environment. The European Union recentlyContinue Reading
Aluminum is increasingly being used as a lightweight and sturdy building material, but the process of mining and refining it results in high energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. TheContinue Reading
Body odor is caused by bacteria hanging out on our skin. These little guys feast on sweat and make some pretty stinky scents. Deodorants and antiperspirants both do their partContinue Reading
Norsk Hydro created the world’s first aluminum using green hydrogen to power the smelting process. The Norwegian company, one of the world’s top aluminum producers, smelted 225 tonnes of recoveredContinue Reading
Hydrogen (H2) is the most plentiful element in the universe, but in order to use it as a fuel we need to generate it. The issue is that about 95%Continue Reading
Donald Sadoway (who has been at MIT since 1978) and his research colleagues recently reported the development of an aluminum sulfur battery that is less expensive than lithium-ion batteries. TheContinue Reading
Ford recently announced its participation in the First Movers Coalition, an initiative aimed at encouraging major corporations to adopt sustainable technology early. The Coalition seeks to collaborate with businesses toContinue Reading
The buzz around electric vehicles (EV) has turned the spotlight on aluminum industry. In fact, the automobile industry is one of the biggest consumers of aluminum. The white metal isContinue Reading
