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The importance of sustainability: Why eco-friendly blockchains are the future

As more and more decentralized applications (DApps), such as GameFi, DeFi, NFTs, and more, are being developed, heated discussions about the environmental impact of blockchain and cryptocurrency have reignited once more. Especially after China’s crackdown on cryptocurrency mining activities, public debates about blockchain and crypto-related energy consumption rates have reached a climax.
Proof of Work’s environmental impact
Since the birth of Bitcoin, the Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism has always been fundamental to the security of blockchain networks. This consensus is reached through computing power, commonly referred to as hash rate.
Over time as blockchain technology is being adopted by the world, the energy consumption rate of the entire blockchain network has skyrocketed, leading to significant environmental costs. The University of Cambridge estimates that Bitcoin mining consumes about 130 TWh per year, accounting for about 0.1% of the world’s total primary energy consumption.
As far as DApp development is concerned, energy consumption-related environmental issues are mostly derived from Ethereum mining, since Ethereum is a PoW blockchain with the largest ecosystem full of projects in varying sizes. With the recent London hard fork, the transition to Ethereum 2.0-a complete Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain, will be completed as early as 2022. As a result, the current energy consumption per transaction on Ethereum is about 35 kWh, which is equivalent to the energy consumption of a single person in developing countries for 3 days.
The true cost of DApp transactions
While mass crypto adoption is happening around the world, DApps and their applicability will eventually catch up. New projects such as wealth management applications, lending platforms, decentralized exchanges (DEX), NFT-inspired metaverses, and more, that are gradually taking over social media and our lives are the ultimate proof. If you have been paying attention to what’s happening around you, the crypto community’s passion and loyalty towards decentralized, immutable technology are clearly reflected in the real world.
That is certainly good news for crypto enthusiasts, but for the environment, it’s an entirely different story. Take NFTs for example. Memo Atken, a digital artist and engineer, estimates that the true cost of an NFT is much higher than a typical energy consumption of a transaction on Ethereum (35 kWh). He believes that NFT-related transactions will cost much more because all NFTs have to be minted and exchanged multiple times on the blockchain.
He is certainly correct. In fact, an NFT’s creation and distribution do not only consist of a simple mint and sale process. There will be many subsequent transactions made by collectors and traders, which makes the average carbon footprint of each NFT close to 340kWh (an average of 211 kg of CO2), equivalent to a single person’s energy consumption in a developed country for more than a month.
Why eco-friendly blockchains are favored by developers
In early 2021, several public blockchains underwent considerable ecosystem expansion, such as ThunderCore, Solana, Polkadot, and Binance Smart Chain. These blockchains’ ecosystems are in full bloom, as decentralized projects like DAOs, Oracles, Token Bridges, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain games, and more, are being deployed consistently. There are many reasons for the expansion of these networks, but one thing they all have in common is that none of them utilize a PoW consensus mechanism (meaning zero physical mining facilities are used). Instead, novel mechanisms, such as PoS, that allow on-chain staking and other models to replace PoW are applied.
Among them, the ThunderCore blockchain uses the state-of-the-art PoS consensus mechanism, PaLa, which not only solves the “scalability trilemma”, but also supports the chain’s entire ecosystem with cheap renewable energy. ThunderCore is an eco-friendly public blockchain, and its CO2 emissions, resulting from on-chain transactions, are reduced by more than 10,000x. For example, its block creation does not require the support of large amounts of energy resources like Bitcoin and Ethereum do. ThunderCore is also EVM compatible, which allows the rapid migration and deployment of Ethereum projects. With low gas fees (<$0.00001), sub-second confirmations, and 4,000+ TPS, ThunderCore has become a platform favored by developers from the world over.
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Pullner Reports Sustained Demand for Filtration Cartridges Across Power Generation Sector
Miami, FL 33166, United States, 17th Aug 2026 – Pullner, a well-known manufacturer of OEM and ODM filtration solutions, has reported sustained demand for filtration cartridges from operators in the power generation sector during the past twelve months. The company said order volumes for cartridge products supplied to thermal, combined-cycle and cogeneration facilities have held steady, with enquiries linked to scheduled maintenance intervals, plant life-extension work and tightening water quality requirements at generating stations.

Filtration equipment performs several distinct roles within a generating facility. Cartridges are commonly installed in boiler feedwater and condensate polishing circuits, in lubricating and turbine oil systems, in closed cooling water loops, and in pre-treatment stages ahead of demineralisation or reverse osmosis units. Each duty carries different requirements for micron rating, flow capacity, chemical compatibility and operating temperature, which means a single site may specify several cartridge types across its systems.
Pullner supplies high-flow, pleated, string wound, membrane and stainless steel cartridge formats, together with the filter housings in which those elements are installed. The company said the mix of formats requested by generating facilities has remained broadly consistent, with high-flow and pleated elements accounting for the larger share of volume in water treatment duties, and stainless steel elements more often specified where elevated temperatures, aggressive cleaning regimes or repeated reuse are involved.
Several factors appear to be supporting the pattern of demand. Operators of older thermal plants are extending asset life rather than commissioning replacements, which sustains consumable spending on maintenance items. Facilities in coastal and arid regions increasingly draw makeup water from desalinated or recycled sources, adding pre-treatment stages that rely on cartridge filtration. Plants running on more variable load profiles, in response to the growth of intermittent renewable generation, also cycle equipment more frequently, which can shorten service intervals.

“Demand from generating facilities has been steady rather than seasonal, and that reflects the fact that filtration is tied to maintenance schedules instead of new construction,” said Lucy, Sales Manager at Pullner. “Most of the enquiries received over the past year have come from plants that are already operating and are either standardising the elements held in stores or adjusting specifications after a change in feedwater quality.”
A substantial share of the cartridges supplied to the sector is produced under OEM and ODM arrangements, where Pullner manufactures to a customer’s drawing or develops an element to meet a defined performance specification. Work of this kind can involve matching end cap configurations and sealing arrangements to existing housings, selecting media grades and materials suited to a particular fluid, and confirming dimensional compatibility so that replacement elements fit equipment already installed on site. The company said the approach is frequently requested by plants that operate housings from multiple original suppliers and prefer to consolidate replacement elements with a single manufacturer.
Technical support forms part of the supply process. Pullner provides sizing assistance, media selection guidance and documentation covering materials of construction and test data. Orders are coordinated through the company’s office in Miami, Florida, a location that provides access to distribution routes serving North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Generating facilities in those regions often operate in conditions that place additional demands on filtration equipment, including high ambient temperatures, elevated dust loads and saline water sources.

Experience across other sectors also informs the work. Pullner supplies filtration products to microelectronics, petrochemical processing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, desalination and automotive manufacturing. The company said requirements developed for one industry are often transferable — media validated for petrochemical service, for example, may suit fuel and lubricating oil duties at a generating station, while elements developed for desalination plants have application at seawater-cooled facilities.
“Planned capacity additions and ongoing refurbishment programmes across several markets suggest that consumable filtration requirements will continue,” Lucy said. “Development work over the coming period is focused on extending the range of housing-compatible formats and on materials suited to higher operating temperatures, both of which have been raised repeatedly by customers in the generation sector.”
Pullner manufactures filter cartridges and housings for industrial and commercial applications, working with clients on catalogue items as well as custom-configured products. The company operates from Miami, Florida, and serves customers across a range of process industries, including microelectronics, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, desalination and automotive. The reported pattern of orders from power generation customers reflects continued maintenance activity at existing facilities rather than a change in the company’s product range.
For additional information about power plant filter cartridge options and related industry developments, contact Pullner at 8473 NW 61st St, Miami, FL 33166. Enquiries regarding the company’s products, housings, technical support and specification assistance can be directed to +1 786 475 3729 or by email at info@pullner.com.
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Lontto Outlines Clay Brick Production Equipment Range for Construction Suppliers
Chicago, IL 60638, United States, 17th Aug 2026 – Lontto, a renowned manufacturer of block and brick making machines, has outlined the scope of its clay brick production equipment range for construction suppliers assessing options for fired and unfired brick output. The company said the range spans extrusion-based systems, hydraulic pressing units and ancillary preparation machinery, with configurations available for operations of differing scale. The summary is intended to give distributors, contractors and materials producers a clearer view of the specifications, output capacities and support arrangements attached to each equipment category.

Clay brick production remains a widely practised construction material process, particularly across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and parts of Latin America, where clay deposits are accessible and fired brick is the standard walling material. The manufacturing sequence generally involves extracting and crushing raw clay, screening out oversized material, mixing the clay with water to a workable consistency, forming the mixture into shaped units, drying the units to reduce moisture content, and firing them in a kiln to achieve final strength. Equipment selection at the forming stage determines dimensional consistency, density and the volume a plant can produce within a given shift.
Lontto’s range addresses that forming stage through several equipment categories. Extrusion systems, sometimes described as vacuum extruders, compact prepared clay through a die to produce a continuous column that is then cut to length by an automatic cutter. These systems are generally selected by operations producing perforated or solid units at higher volumes. Hydraulic pressing units, by contrast, form individual blocks under compaction and are commonly used where clay is combined with a stabilising agent, allowing units to cure without kiln firing in some applications. Preparation equipment within the range includes clay crushers, roller mills, box feeders and mixers, each intended to condition raw material before it reaches the forming stage.
“Suppliers approaching this category often ask for a comparison rather than a single recommendation, because the correct equipment depends on the clay itself, the required unit format and the power available at the site,” said Chao Zhang, CEO of Lontto. “Setting out the full range in one place makes it easier for a buyer to match a specification to a production target instead of working backwards from a machine that was chosen before those variables were assessed.”

Output capacities across the range vary according to configuration, with smaller pressing units suited to project-based or regional production and larger extrusion lines intended for continuous plant operation. Power options include electric and diesel drives, a distinction that matters for operators working in areas where grid supply is intermittent. Die and mould tooling can be changed to alter unit dimensions, which allows a single machine to serve more than one product format across the life of a plant.
Equipment supply is accompanied by installation and training services. Technicians assist with site layout, commissioning and calibration, while operator training covers material preparation ratios, machine handling, routine maintenance intervals and fault identification. The company said that maintenance practice has a measurable effect on equipment life in clay processing environments, where abrasive material and moisture place sustained demand on wear components. Spare parts, including dies, cutting wires and liner plates, are supplied on request.
Demand for fired and stabilised clay units has remained steady in markets where housing construction is expanding and where brick production is organised around smaller regional plants rather than centralised facilities. Equipment suppliers to those markets are increasingly asked to provide machinery that can be operated and maintained locally, without dependence on specialist servicing arrangements. Lontto said that requirement has informed the mechanical design of much of its range, with an emphasis on serviceable components and documented maintenance procedures.

“The direction over the next several years appears to be toward greater automation at the forming and stacking stages, alongside continued demand for simpler machines in markets where labour is available and capital is constrained,” Zhang said. “Both categories are expected to remain part of the range, and development work is proceeding on control systems and tooling durability rather than on replacing existing configurations.”
Lontto is based in Chicago, Illinois, and manufactures block and brick making machinery for domestic and export markets. The company’s catalogue includes concrete block machines, mobile block making machines, compressed earth block machines and clay brick forming equipment, supported by installation, commissioning and operator training services. The equipment range outlined for construction suppliers reflects the company’s existing product line rather than a change to its manufacturing scope.
For additional information about clay brick making machine and related industry developments, contact Lontto at 4992 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA. Enquiries regarding the company’s products, equipment, installation support and training programmes can be directed to 708 260 8300 or by email at lontto66@gmail.com.
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New Self-Help Book Reveals a Powerful Journey of Healing from Childhood Abuse
The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 1 Reveals a True Childhood Story and a Journey of Healing
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 17th Aug 2026 – Kyle Smith is proud to share the release of his new book, The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 1, a deeply personal self-help book available on Amazon. This book tells a true story from the author’s childhood. It speaks in a clear and honest voice that is easy to understand and hard to forget.

This self-help book is based on real-life events from when Kyle was just seven and a half years old until his ninth birthday. It shares the story of a young boy who was asked to keep a painful secret. For many years, he stayed silent. Now, as an adult, he finally feels safe enough to speak.
What the Book Is About
In The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 1, readers follow the thoughts and feelings of a young boy who went through abuse over a period of eighteen months. The story is told from the child’s point of view, which makes it feel real and close to the heart.
The boy did not understand what was happening at first. Over time, he learned to live with it. He even came to accept it. This part of the story may be hard to read, but it is honest. The book shows how the mind can try to cope with pain in ways that are not always clear.
This self-help book helps readers see how deep emotional wounds can form at a young age. It also shows how those wounds can stay with a person for many years.
Why This Book Matters
This is not just a story. It is a message. Kyle Smith wrote this self help book to help others who may have gone through their own form of abuse. He wants readers to know they are not alone.
Abuse can look different for each person. Some may not even realize how much it has affected them. This book helps bring those hidden feelings to the surface. It encourages readers to face their past and begin to understand it.
The author hopes that by sharing his truth, others will feel strong enough to face theirs. This self-help book is meant to open the door to healing and honest thought.
Upcoming Volumes in the Series
Kyle Smith has shared that this is only the beginning of his story. Two more books are planned as part of this series:
- The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 2
- The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 3
These upcoming volumes will continue the journey and give readers a deeper look into his life and experiences. This self-help book series is meant to guide readers step by step through pain, understanding, and healing.
About the Author
Kyle Smith grew up in Kankakee, Illinois. After losing his real father at a young age, he hoped for a new father figure in his life. Sadly, that hope led to a painful experience that shaped much of his childhood.
Even though he faced many struggles, Kyle continued his education and completed school from grades one through twelve. He later attended college for law enforcement and also studied adolescence and Pre-adolescence health in young boys.
Kyle has been married three times and is the father of four sons. He describes himself as an introvert and shares that his past has had a lasting effect on how he sees the world. Through this self-help book, he brings his life experience forward to help others.
A Message of Strength and Awareness
Kyle Smith wrote this book with a clear purpose. He wants readers to understand that abuse, no matter the form, leaves a lasting impact. It can stay hidden deep inside and affect a person for years.
This self-help book encourages people to face those hidden struggles. It reminds readers that healing starts by speaking the truth and letting go of silence. The author believes that sharing stories can help break the cycle of pain.
Readers who are looking for real stories, emotional truth, and personal growth will find value in this self-help book.
Availability and Contact Information
The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 1 is available for purchase on Amazon. Readers can learn more and connect with the author through his Facebook page.
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