Is Bioglitter The Answer To Glitter’s Environmental Woes?
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...
Tag : Aluminum
From Junk To Jewel: ShAPE Breathes New Life Into Aluminum Scrap
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...
Is Natural Deodorant The Best Choice For You & Planet?
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...
The World’s First Aluminum Is Made Using Green Hydrogen
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,...
Breakthrough – Creating Hydrogen At Room Temperature
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...
Aluminum & Sulfur – A New Concept For Low-Cost Batteries
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...
Ford Joins ‘First Movers Coalition’ To Green Metal Production
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...
Aluminum Is In Great Demand In EV Industry
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...