The disposal of plastics is a worldwide issue. They are practically indestructible in natural conditions, yet are widely discarded on a global basis. Every year, the world generates approximately 359 million metric tons of plastic. Nature is unable to address the volume of their disposal at a rate quick enough…
Bamboo has traditionally been a popular building material in tropical climates. However, it has primarily been utilized for low-cost shacks, stalls, fences, scaffolding, and sunscreens. Bamboo is very flammable if not treated and naturally degrades in two or three years due to insects and fungi devouring the sugar-and-starch-rich sap inside…
The hotter it gets, the more people turn on their air conditioners (AC). Indeed, air conditioning is rising in countries around the world: it is anticipated that by 2050, around two-thirds of the world’s households will have an air conditioner, and the demand for energy to cool buildings would triple.…
Wood is an ancient material humans have been using for millions of years, for the construction of housing, ships and as a source of fuel for burning. It’s also a renewable source, and one way to capture excess carbon dioxide from the Earth’s atmosphere. Today, the main component of wood…