The Market: Although our planet appears to have approximately 1.4 billion cubic kilometers of water, 97% is saltwater, 2% is frozen as glaciers, and only 1% is available as drinking water. Therefore, it is imperative to recycle our water...
Case 17: Storage without refrigeration
The Global Canned Food Market Today, the global canned food market has reached a turnover of over $500 billion. The processed food market represents 32% of the total food market. The United States accounts for...
Case 16: Fighting fire and flame with citrus fruits
Case 15: Hot water for 25 years (minimum)
The solar space heating market: The global market for solar water and space heating will reach nearly 1.2 billion square meters over the next decade – according to Lester Brown, founder of the Earth Policy Institute.
Case 14: Black to stay cool
The global heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) market will exceed $70 billion in 2012. Global demand for equipment will increase by 5.8% annually.
Case 13: Bacterial control without bactericides
The global antibiotics market. The global market for antibiotics and antifungals surpassed $25 billion in 2005 and is projected to reach $40 billion during the decade ending in 2015. While the global market...
Case 12: Wind energy without turbines
The global turbine market, and related products such as engines and generators, was valued at over $100 billion in 2012. This growth was driven by the strong expansion of the aerospace industry and power generation...
Case 11: Wind energy without (new) pylons
The market: The total energy stored in the wind is one hundred times greater than what humanity needs today. It is not surprising that electricity produced from wind power increased worldwide between 2006 and 2010 to...
Case 10: Free fresh air
The global air conditioning market is valued at $62 billion, with the residential sector accounting for $39 billion and over 45 million units installed annually. Temperature control is one of the main costs associated with managing...
Case 9: Metal without mining
The market: The United States has discarded approximately three billion electronic devices over the past decade. The volume has increased to 450 million units of e-waste annually. American consumers are disposing of more than...