Good news for the environment!

Welcome to this Monday’s News for the eco-warrior!

"The environment is not just a backdrop for our lives; it is our life. We must cherish and protect it, for it sustains us all."

Here's what we've got for you today:

• Greenpeace Wins $ 1 Million Lawsuit

• A flower comes back from extinction

• Perovskite has the potential to change the game in solar energy

• Solar Bike Lights and Cool Shower Curtains

• Start-Ups for changing how we use plastic

• Getting water in the desert

• Fun facts about bull sharks and bananas

Resolute Forest Products had to pay Greenpeace almost $1 million because they tried to stop Greenpeace from speaking out about the environment. The judge said that big companies couldn't silence environmental activists through lawsuits. This is important because it shows that companies shouldn't use lawsuits to stop people from expressing their opinions. It's a victory for Greenpeace and for free speech.

Read the full article here.

😊 The yellow wildflower known as the York groundsel, which was extinct since 1991, has been brought back to life through a "de-extinction event."

🌱 A handful of seeds from three potted specimens at the University of York allowed the York groundsel to survive and be revived.

Thanks to the seed bank.

Read the full article here.

🌞 Perovskite is now being used in solar panels to power machines that break down plastic waste and other products into their base compounds.

• ♻️ This technology has the potential to revolutionize the production of chemicals and products needed for our economy in the future.

• 🔋 The machine powered by solar energy can convert waste streams into high-value products, reducing the need for extraction from the environment.

• 🌍 The process contributes to a cleaner, safer world by converting harmful waste into productive forces without directly degrading the natural environment.

• 💡 Perovskite has the potential to change the game in solar energy, as it has been used to break the world record for power generation.

• ⚡️ This technology can be used to utilize the byproducts of harmful chemicals and power legacy machines during the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Read the full article here.

Do you like riding bikes and staying fit? Well, why not check out these Solar Bike Lights from Mpowered?

1. 🚲 Solar Bike Light: The first solar-powered bike light set that lasts up to 15 hours on a single charge and features a minimalistic design.

They are having a massive sale across the whole range 40% sale for memorial day, so check it out.

🛁 This Shower Liner System offers a solution to keep your shower clean and free from mold and grime. It consists of two parts: The Keep (top part) and The Replen (bottom part)

🔁 The Keep is reusable and machine washable, made of 100% cotton and attaches to The Replen with magnets.

♻️ The Replen is fully recyclable, made of 100% certified non-toxic PEVA, and can be easily replaced.

💰 The system can be purchased for $50 or responsibly replenished for $25.

❌ Shower liners are a breeding ground for mold, causing irritations and allergies.

➡️ 60% of people don't replace their shower liners often enough, and they can harbor 60 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.

🏆 The Shower Liner Replen won the Good Housekeeping Awards 2022 in the Best Cleaning & Organizing category.

Read the full article here.

1. 🔄 Refill machines with unique RFID tags are used in Chilean convenience stores under the brand name "Algramo."

   🌍 Algramo aims to address the plastic pollution crisis by reducing consumption of single-use plastic products and offering affordable refill services.

   📦 They have expanded internationally, trialing their vending machines in the UK, Indonesia, and planning to enter the Mexican market.

   Read the full article here.

AquaPoro Ventures specializes in generating clean drinking water from desert air. With their patented Atmospheric Water Generating (AWG) device, they capture and condense water vapor from the air, even in arid regions.

Operating continuously, the device produces water 24/7 with proven efficiency. It collects up to 35 liters of water per day at 20% relative humidity, and higher humidity increases water production.

The device can be solar-powered, with production costs ranging from $500 to $700. AquaPoro's water meets WHO drinking standards. Founded by Kyle E. Cordova (CEO) and Husam Almassad (CTO).

🦈 Bull sharks have a fiercer bite than great whites and are considered a potential threat to humans in the ocean.

• 🌊 They can thrive in both freshwater and saltwater due to their osmoregulation ability.

• 🏞️ Young bull sharks prefer freshwater habitats, while adults prefer saltwater.

• 🌍 Bull sharks can swim far up rivers, even reaching hundreds of miles inland.

• 🐣 They give birth to live young and often choose freshwater or low-salinity areas for mating and pup birth.

• 🎥 They may have been the inspiration for the novel and movie "Jaws."

• 🍽️ Bull sharks have a diverse diet, including bony fish, other sharks, stingrays, turtles, seabirds, and dolphins.

• 🍽️ They can control the rate of digestion and can vomit food as a distraction.

• 🚫 While they are often cited as attackers of humans, the risk of being attacked by a shark is minimal compared to other beach hazards.

• ⚠️ Bull sharks are not protected throughout their range and face threats from fishing and habitat loss.

You may have heard about the green browser that helps you plant trees just by browsing the Internet, or have you not?

Well, it is worth checking out:https://www.ecosia.org/

As of writing this, they have planted over 175 million trees, and you don’t need to change your browser. You can add the extension.

Why not try it? It's free!

If you're seeking a more comprehensive list of "25 Food Waste Apps To Help The Environment And Save Money," feel free to explore the article and choose the ones that resonate with you the most.

• 🍌 Banana peels can be used for gardening by wrapping them around the base of plants, providing slow-release nutrients like phosphorus.

• 🍌 You can create a homemade bug repellent by making a trap with a plastic bucket, puncturing holes in the top, and placing a banana peel inside to attract bugs.

• 🍌 Rubbing a banana peel on your skin can help alleviate itchiness from bug bites and facilitate the healing process.

• 🍌 Banana peels can be used to reduce acne and fade scars when rubbed on the face daily for about 10 minutes.

• 🍌 Applying a banana peel to a splinter can help bring it to the surface of the skin, making it easier to remove with tweezers.

• 🍌 Banana peels can be used as an inexpensive polish for leather products by rubbing the inside of the peel on the surface.

• 🍌 When cooking meat or fish, including a banana peel in the roasting pan can help moisten and tenderize the food.

• 🍌 Banana peels are edible and can be boiled and added to a juicer to make nutritious smoothies. They are rich in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium. And potentially pesticides…

Read the full article here.

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