Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The carbon-negative approach removes CO2 from the atmosphere and bypasses using fossil fuels to generate these chemicals. Researchers engineered a strain of bacteria to break down carbon dioxide (CO2), converting it into commonly used, expensive industrial chemicals. Read more →

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Acoel

DECEMBER 27, 2022

While the cremation process burns fossil fuels and emits carbon dioxide and particulates into the atmosphere, the environmental impact of cremation versus burial is arguably about the same. For every person who chooses a composting option, one metric ton of carbon dioxide is prevented from entering the atmosphere. Lifecycle Chart.

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Earthava

JUNE 14, 2021

If aluminum is incinerated, it releases toxic gases and metals into the atmosphere. Your greasy aluminum foils may not be accepted by your usual recycling facility, but there could be another way to save this foil and upcycle it into something of value. However, aluminum takes about 400 years to break down naturally in landfills.

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Onya

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

There are many things you can use that will create zero waste while still creating a festive atmosphere. Upcycle items you already have to make decorations – for example old glass jars for table centerpieces. Homemade, Upcycled and Previously Loved Gifts. One of the biggest sources of party waste are decorations.

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Onya

JULY 19, 2017

Upcycled Eco Friendly Handbags. Check Out Mother Erth’s Upcycled Handbags and Accessories. This table linen collection from Viva Terra is handmade in India by artisans who carefully collect pieces of vintage and upcycled fabrics to create elaborate patterns and colors. Check Out ShedRain’s Ecoverse Umbrella.

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, the Builders Initiative and a diverse set of funders have come together to tackle ALDFG in a holistic way under the NANCI initiative. and supported by a grant from the U.S. Transform end-of-life fishing nets into high-value consumer goods.

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