Legal Planet
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Even when we try to dispose of it responsibly or biodegrade it, we largely fail. Climate change, plastic pollution, large-scale lead poisoning: Each of these affects people around the world in a way that can seem quite hard for policymakers to tackle.
Frontiers
MAY 9, 2023
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image: Beat Stierli Scientists from Switzerland have identified 19 novel strains of cold-adapted specialist bacteria and fungi from the Alps and the Arctic region that can digest biodegradable plastics at 15°C. Their findings are published in Frontiers in Microbiology.
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Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Mycelium offers an exciting change to upcycle agricultural waste into a low-cost, sustainable, biodegradable construction material. Read the full story at Fast Company. Even NASA wants to use mycelium on Mars. Read more →
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 14, 2023
The Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for Agriculture Research Grants on a variety of research areas. The deadline to apply is May 15.
Capaccio
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Food waste puts pressure on limited resources, accounts for greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to climate change. Whether its pumpkins, pinecones, wood, branches or leaves – nature is the perfect way to decorate in a sustainable and biodegradable way. According to the EPA, “ In the U.S.,
Breezometer
JUNE 1, 2021
With a biodegradable bamboo case and recycled plastics, Onelife’s air purifier establishes a direct connection to environmental impact - which has broader connections to public and individual health through climate change. For Onelife, the creative health-focused product design process starts with the material used.
Academy of Natural Sciences
DECEMBER 1, 2023
These materials can be biodegradable and are far less likely to contain chemicals that leech out into the air as they melt. A real or farm-raised cut tree actually supports sustainable forest management and helps combat climate change. Be sure the wicks are also sustainable! Look for materials such as cotton, hemp or wood.
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