Sustainability

 

What’s the best straw?

By Eleanor Cummins

 /  Jul 11, 2019

 

What kind of reusable bag is best for the planet?

By Ula Chrobak

 /  Jun 19, 2019

 

We need a greener way to die

By Nicole Wetsman

 /  May 23, 2019

 

Stuff you can buy that’ll help you use less water

By Billy Cadden

 /  Mar 1, 2019

 

Here’s a planet-friendly diet that’s not vegan

By Eleanor Cummins

 /  Jan 19, 2019

 

These sandals replace petroleum with sugarcane. How smug can I be about wearing them?

By Rob Verger

 /  Aug 2, 2018

 

These six products only get better with age

By Stan Horaczek

 /  May 14, 2018

 

Eleven easy ways you can help save the planet this Earth Day

By Rachel Feltman

 /  Apr 20, 2018

 

Staying in is good for the environment

By Marlene Cimons

 /  Jan 31, 2018

 

Hospitals are scrambling to solve their air pollution issue

By Nicole Wetsman

 /  Nov 30, 2017

 

Companies are realizing that renewable energy is good for business

By Ellen Airhart

 /  Nov 16, 2017

 

This smart window uses electricity to quickly change from clear to dark

By Rob Verger

 /  Aug 9, 2017

 

Here’s how you can actually help stop climate change

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

 /  Jul 12, 2017

 

How to make sewage drinkable

By Sara Chodosh

 /  Mar 24, 2017

 

We’re Catching Millions Of Tons More Fish Each Year Than We Report

By Mary Beth Griggs

 /  Jan 20, 2016

 

Mealworms Can Happily And Safely Eat Styrofoam

By Mary Beth Griggs

 /  Sep 30, 2015

 

6 Things You Should Know About Lab Diamonds

By Rebecca Harrington

 /  Aug 14, 2015

 

Saving The Planet Could Save Your Life

By Mary Beth Griggs

 /  Jul 16, 2015

 

Now You Can 3D-Print Objects Made Of Wood Fibers

By Alexandra Ossola

 /  Jun 17, 2015

 

NASA-Sponsored Study Warns Of Possible Collapse Of Civilization

By Douglas Main

 /  Mar 18, 2014

 

8 Steps To Sustainable Meat And Milk

By Emily Gertz

 /  Mar 8, 2014

 

Where Plastic Goes

By Katie Peek

 /  Mar 6, 2014

 

The Garbage Man

 /  Mar 4, 2014

 

Thermal Wristband Keeps Your Body At The Perfect Temperature

By Shaunacy Ferro

 /  Oct 18, 2013

 

Electric Spray Paint Could Turn Any Surface Into a Battery

By Colin Lecher

 /  Jun 28, 2012

 

How a Lab of College Students Invented the World’s Best Home Blast-Chiller

By Colin Lecher

 /  Jun 14, 2012

 

How Dubuque Is Becoming The Smartest City In America

By Clay Dillow

 /  Nov 4, 2011

 

Trees Infused With Glowing Nanoparticles Could Replace Streetlights

By Julie Beck

 /  Nov 11, 2010

 

Bio-Manufactured Bricks Are Made at Room Temperature From Bacteria, Sand and Urine

By Rebecca Boyle

 /  May 17, 2010

 

The Green Dream gets ready for a green roof

By John B. Carnett

 /  Oct 23, 2009

 

White-out at 65 miles per hour

By John B. Carnett

 /  Sep 1, 2009

 

Green Dream: The Swiss cheese staircase

By John B. Carnett

 /  Aug 6, 2009

 

PopSci DIY: a newspaper baler, updated from the archives

By Joel Barnard

 /  Apr 28, 2009

 

Green Guitars

By the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

 /  Feb 23, 2009

 

PopSci 5-Minute Project video: CD dumbbell

By PopSci Staff

 /  Dec 30, 2008

 

Fly? Or Drive?

By the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

 /  Nov 18, 2008

 

A six-pack of “light” beer

By Dave Prochnow

 /  Sep 15, 2008

 

Hacking the Esquire e-ink cover

By Dave Prochnow

 /  Sep 15, 2008

 

The Living Museum

By Kalee Thompson

 /  Mar 7, 2008

 

The DIY solar charger

By Dave Prochnow

 /  Jul 6, 2007

 

Going with the wind

By Doug Cantor

 /  Jul 6, 2007