Recyclable materials Archives – The Green Optimistic

Koffeeform Makes Recyclable Cups From Coffee Grounds

Mila Luleva — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:36:57 +0000

Koffeeform, a promising new startup from Berlin, offers fully recyclable, eco-friendly coffee cups, made from leftover coffee grounds. Last week I brought to you a short article on the culture of using disposable coffee cups, emphasizing how a seemingly innocent daily habit can actually be devastating for the environment. However, I am a true believer […]

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The Perfect Green Christmas Gift- A Sprout Watch

Mila Luleva — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:07:10 +0000

Sprout Watch is another one of the great green wearable technologies that come cheep, look cool and contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment. The watch is made of recyclable materials and comes in numerous shapes and styles. It is that time of the year again, when everyone is rushing to the shops trying to find […]

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Kia Soul EV to Have 85% Recyclable Materials

Adele Hall — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:48:57 +0000

Kia is set to make an electric version of the Soul in 2014 from the 2013 model. The Kia Soul is an urban cross-over that is smaller than an SUV and is lower to the ground. The 2014 Soul will be an all-electric version, not a hybrid. And the materials will be 85% recyclable. The […]

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MU Scientists Discover Nuclear Battery That Might Just Be Safe

Cristi — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:59:11 +0000

The scientists from the University of Missouri may have found a way to develop a nuclear energy source that is smaller, lighter and more efficient.

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New Nickel-Lithium Batteries: Chance for 800 Miles Electric Car Autonomy

Cristi — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:41:09 +0000

The electric cars' problem of a low mileage may have found its solution. Recently discovered Nickel-Lithium batteries have 3.5 times more energy than the standard Lithium-Ion batteries and besides this, they are much safer to use.

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Battery Wizard Can Recharge Your Non-Rechargeable Batteries

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:55:29 +0000

The Battery Wizard is a new gadget that tries to re-enable batteries otherwise good to be thrown away. Of course, rechargeable batteries are always handy and ready to be charged, but for ages I've known that trying to charge a normal, single use battery ended up in an explosion.

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