Ewaste remains a massive problem. We’re two high school students who launched Ecoolair, a solar-powered fan project, to tackle ewaste and deliver affordable, cooler lifestyles. In March of 2023, CBS News reported that more than 90% of discarded solar panels end up in landfills and as such, by 2030 we are expected to have an area equivalent to approximately 3,000 […]
In the industrial era, home is where the carbon is. The built environment accounts for about 40% of annual CO2 emissions globally. An MIT urban and environmental study recently reported that the materials used to build a new home could generate between 15 and 100 tons of CO2eq. Meet Mike Anderson, CEO and design leader at Passive Design Solutions, a […]
Every small change we make to reduce our energy consumption makes a difference. Before you leave your home, reduce the heat or air conditioning to conserve energy and reduce your carbon emissions. Setting back the thermostat just 7 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit while you are at work can reduce your heating or cooling load by up to 10%. Source: Good, […]