Cement is something that the majority of people do not spend a large proportion of their day thinking about, but it does, rather literally, hold our society together. Though cement is extremely useful and an integral part of modern society, it is not environmentally friendly.
By G.P. Thomas
30 Jul 2012
Polyethylene Terephthalate, or PET for short, is a type of plastic that is in common usage in many products today and is easily recyclable.
By G.P. Thomas
24 Jul 2012
In terms of heat energy the amount of solar radiation absorbed by the oceans on an average day equates to about 250 billion barrels of oil.
By G.P. Thomas
19 Jul 2012
In this ‘5 of the best’ article, AZoCleantech looks at the labels and shops that are going the extra mile to make sustainability chic.
By G.P. Thomas
18 Jul 2012
Africa is under threat from desertification. The Solution? A 8000km long, 15km wide wall of trees.
By G.P. Thomas
17 Jul 2012
LEDs are a common light source in many sectors and in recent years there has been a major shift towards the wholesale use of LEDs over conventional light bulbs. This is beneficial to the environment, but there is still an important need to recycle these bulbs to ensure sustainable living.
By G.P. Thomas
16 Jul 2012
In this interview, Mark Owen, the founder and CEO of Puralytics, talks to AZoCleanTech about the innovative Solarbag, a major step in the world of water purification.
By G.P. Thomas
11 Jul 2012
In this interview Dr. George Taylor, Executive Vice Chairman of Ocean Power Technologies, talks to AZoCleanTech about recent advancements in wave power and why it is such a beneficial renewable energy resource.
By G.P. Thomas
8 Jul 2012
Used by both amateurs and professionals, peat-based composts came into common usage in the mid-20th century. It is often mixed together with sand and loam, though many commercial composts are almost 100% peat.
Over the article the different types of biofuels, how they are formed, and where they are being used will be discussed.
By G.P. Thomas
29 Jun 2012