The Good News Chronicle Day 5

Oregon State University Researchers have discovered a method to use the sun to produce both the materials for solar devices and the energy to power. This could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of producing solar materials. It could also reduce the cost of solar energy.

Read more at: http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/earth/science/breakthrough-discovery-uses-sunlight-to-create-solar-devices.html

The Good News Chronicle Day 3

London-based FastCompany has created the 'Ooho' an edible water 'blob' that is a substitute for ecologically unfriendly plastic water bottles. Anyone remember the blobs served in the bar in Bug's Life? That's what these look like.

Let's hope these come to fruition, and replace water bottles, which are absolutely toxic to the environment in terms of waste. In the meanwhile, remember to segregate waste and recycle.

Read more at: http://interestingengineering.com/the-future-of-bottled-water-lies-in-an-edible-water-bottle-blob/