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Temporary pacemaker regulates heart rhythm then completely disappears

Physics World

The device’s power-harvesting receiver comprises an inductive coil made from tungsten-coated magnesium (W/Mg), a radiofrequency PIN diode based on a silicon nanomembrane, and a dielectric interlayer of the biodegradable polymer PLGA. Left: Layered schematic showing the device structure. Right: Illustration of the pacemaker mounted on a heart.

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Clay nanosheets produce bright structural colours

Physics World

Next, Fossum and his colleagues plan to test different matrices such as biobased polymers to create sustainable and biodegradable pigments. They add that by using responsive polymers they may also be able to create colours that can be changed by applying electric, magnetic or mechanical forces.

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Unique Green Ideas for Business

Environment Blog

Some suppliers offer modified, repurposed shipping containers, and can install personalized racks, doors, shelves, electrics and security as needed. Reduce, reuse and recycle. No matter what your business or industry is, you likely produce plenty of waste paper, packaging and plastic. Every little bit helps.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Biodegradable : Used to describe substances and the ability of microorganisms (bacteria, algae) to break it down. Sponsored Content. Air emissions : Any gas emitted into the atmosphere from industrial or commercial activity. Typically used in conjunction with “greenhouse gas” but some emissions are not GHGs.

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

Incineration, thermal desorption, chemical stabilization, landfarming (biodegradation), and offsite landfilling are some options. Sponsored Content. 1 - Interesting Facts. But what do you do with it after it's dug up?

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The Lifehacker’s Guide to Living with Less Plastic (The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to a Plastic-Free Life)

Onya

Use less gas, electricity, and water to lower your utilities bill. Buy clothing made of biodegradable and natural fibers. If living plastic-free is putting a strain on your finances, try to find other areas in your life to cut down spending: Subscriptions you’re not using or don’t use very often (like magazines and online services).

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Opinion: The President’s Plastic Trigger

Circle of Blue

Two years after that, in the summer of 2024, President Joe Biden joined the campaign with a notable directive to federal agencies to replace plastic straws, cutlery, and packaging with those made from paper and other biodegradable materials. The science that found the Earth is warming in dangerous ways. Bans on plastic straws in the U.S.