How MIT’s Recycled Glass Bricks Are Changing Construction (OLAM BASHAVUA 1.31) - JANUARY 15, 2025

Jan 15

TINY GUARDIANS OF BIODIVERSITY RETURN HOME

Once believed extinct, the critically endangered Desertas Island snails—found only on the Desertas Islands—are making an incredible comeback! Their reintroduction marks a triumph for conservation and the restoration of a one-of-a-kind ecosystem that relies on these remarkable creatures. (EcoWatch)

What does the Torah say about conserving biodiversity?
GrowTorah Value: 🦋 Compassion for Creatures 🦋

NEW YORK REQUIRES BIG POLLUTERS TO PAY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE

New York has passed a new law that mandates major greenhouse gas emitters to contribute $3 billion annually for 25 years, funding infrastructure projects aimed at protecting communities from the effects of extreme weather and rising sea levels. (Canary Media)

Impact Accountability in the Torah: In this article, the author discusses the biblical and talmudic obligation to “be a good neighbor” and the emphasis on avoiding causing any harm or damage to others. (Torah Article)
GrowTorah Value: ⚖️ Tzedaka ⚖️

2024: A BREAKTHROUGH YEAR FOR ENERGY STORAGE GROWTH

In 2024, global energy storage soared, with plummeting battery costs fueling record installations in California and Texas, while challenges in supply chains and recycling tempered the sector’s rapid progress—but the year's advancements laid a strong foundation for a more sustainable energy future. (Canary Media)

Energy in the Torah: In this article, the author discusses what we can learn from the Jewish tradition about how to use energy responsibly (Torah Article)
GrowTorah Value: 🌎 Stewarding the Earth 🌎

REVOLUTIONIZING CONSTRUCTION WITH RECYCLED GLASS: MIT'S 3D-PRINTED BRICKS

MIT researchers have developed 3D-printed building bricks made from recycled glass, designed to interlock like LEGO pieces, reducing the embodied carbon in buildings and promoting sustainability. The bricks can be easily disassembled and reused, offering a circular approach to building materials. (EcoWatch)