In recent years, human beings have begun to realize that we are going in the wrong direction. The natural resources on our earth are drying up, and the oceans and atmosphere are getting dirtier and dirtier. Therefore, scientists are eager to invent things that can heal us before destroying the earth. Do you know that about 12.7 million tons of garbage flows into the sea every year?
Here are 15 inventions that can make the earth a better place. From eco food packaging to new ways to clean the ocean, everything can play a good role.
1. Plastic bottles reused in new ways
People became so concerned about plastic waste that they began to reuse every bottle. The most incredible ideas include boats and houses.
Don't throw away those bottles that have only been used once. People can make flowerpots, toys, garbage cans and other items after recycling them.
2. These seaweed bottles begin to decompose when empty.
The idea belongs to ARI J ó nsson, a student at the Icelandic Academy of art. He introduced his project at the Designmarch festival in 2016. ARI created a bottle made of water and agar powder. It keeps its shape while filling with water. Once empty, it begins to decompose.
If stored for a long time, the seaweed bottle can infect its taste into the water inside, but it is completely safe. You can even eat this container if you like.
3. These sports shoes are made of marine garbage.
Adidas and parley cooperate to create a better world for the ocean. The company has created several sports shoes and sportswear designs made of marine plastic. They are made of blue and gray oceans and look as good as other materials.
4. Completely compostable vegetable "plastic"
Avani is a start-up company based in Bali, Indonesia. Their goal is to replace plastic with ecological analogues. For example, these cups are made of FSC certified paper and corn starch and are completely compostable. They even have bags made of cassava. The amazing thing about them is that they completely decompose within half a year, and even dissolve in water!
5. Beeswax food package
Bee's Wrap also has solutions to reduce plastic use. The company produces food packaging made of cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil and resin. It is covered with various patterns and looks more attractive than ordinary plastic. The package can also be reused, just clean it.
6. Waterproof banana leaf "leather"
Green banana paper is a substitute for leather wallets and plain paper. Their products are made of banana fiber. The choice of materials was due to the death of banana "trees" after harvest, giving way to young stems. Therefore, using them seems to be a logical and environmentally friendly decision.
7. Eco friendly 6- packaging ring
E6PR (ecological 6 packaging ring) is a project aimed at saving animals! Every year, many of them are eaten or caught by discarded plastic rings. However, e6pr will decompose in just a few days. If it is not handled properly, e6pr will decompose for several weeks. Another equally important advantage is that this material will not cause harm to animals if swallowed.
8. This graphene sieve makes sea water drinkable.
These membranes were developed at the national graphene Research Institute in the UK and have proven their effectiveness in filtering large salts. However, ordinary salt can still pass through because the membrane expands slightly in water. Scientists are working on a way to control size.
9. This device gets drinking water from the air.
Waterseer can obtain purified water in another way. This device collects it from the air from the container and condenses water from the steam. You can collect up to 37 liters (9.8 gallons) a day. The developers claim that it can use any power source, requiring 150 Watt hours per liter.
10. This shower can save 70% water.
Nebia is a brand-new sprinkler that atomizes water into millions of drops, creating the impression of a waterfall steam shower. The company nebia can save 70% of water. Unlike ordinary sprinklers, with an average shower of 76 liters (20 gallons), nebia uses only 23 liters (6 gallons).
11. This garbage can separates water from garbage.
Seabin project is a garbage can, which can be immersed in the dock and port waters to collect 20 kilograms of floating garbage, and even small items. It sucks in water and debris and filters them out. This device can even catch some spilled oil.
12. Bubbles in edible water
Skip rock lab and launch ooho! Project, their motto is "you can eat water". They created edible seaweed bubbles filled with water (both pure and flavored), alcohol and even cosmetics.
13. This thermostat can be adjusted according to the needs of users.
Nest thermostat is a smart gadget that can help you manage your calorie consumption. When everyone leaves the house, it will be closed and controlled by an app, through which you can change the temperature and view your energy history. The most amazing thing is that it can learn your temperature preferences for days, weeks and seasons, and use these knowledge to create a comfortable atmosphere for you.
14. These coffins saved the forest
Prepare a sensitive topic. Capsula Mundi is a project aimed at changing the way of death. The company is worried about the ecological impact of deforestation, because every coffin needs to cut down a tree. To save the forest, they provided a new form of egg shaped coffin made of biodegradable materials, on which a tree or a seed was planted. There are two designs: coffin and cylinder to meet everyone's needs. The idea is that a person chooses a tree to plant after death, and then the mourning family will take care of it.
15. "Hobbit" ecological home
Green Magic homes looks like they came out of Tolkien's book. These are modular buildings covered with soil, which are both a decoration and a method of climate control. The building is durable and will not take a long time to build. You can plant vegetables or flower gardens on the roof and walls, no matter what you want!