Environmental News Bits

JULY 15, 2022

Launches of food and beverages containing upcycled ingredients saw a 122% compound annual growth rate in the five years ending third-quarter 2021, according to a report from Innova Market Insights. This figure was higher than products using recycled plastic in packaging (59%) and those carrying carbon-emissions claims (47%).

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 8, 2022

Researchers have developed an upcycling approach that adds value to discarded plastics for reuse in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. The readily adoptable, scalable method introduces a closed-loop strategy that could globally reduce plastic waste and cut carbon emissions tied to plastic production.

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Brag

JANUARY 21, 2022

million in funding for R&D projects to advance next generation plastic technologies to reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions of single-use plastics. Those plastics that are recycled are typically “downcycled” or repurposed into low-value products.

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Onya

JULY 19, 2017

Upcycled Eco Friendly Handbags. Check Out Mother Erth’s Upcycled Handbags and Accessories. This saves water, trees, and reduces carbon emissions. Its unique vented double canopy and pushbutton auto open auto close feature make it a top-rated umbrella for wind and rain. Check Out ShedRain’s Ecoverse Umbrella.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 14, 2022

A new $19 million project by Protein Industries Canada and a consortium of companies will help Canadian farmers further improve their substantiality and reduce carbon emissions through the commercialization of a new micronutrient fertilizer.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2022

Million DOE Contract To Target Upcycling Plastic Waste -- Register Now For PA Chapter American Water Works Assn. Other States/National/International -- PennLive: Maryland County Proposal Would Mandate New Homes Have Wiring For Electric Vehicle Charging -- AP: Race To Cut Carbon Emissions Splits U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

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HumanNature

DECEMBER 31, 2024

When managed properly, grazing cattle can promote ecosystem and soil health, improving carbon sequestration and biodiversity, and potentially offsetting emissions associated with cattle production (Teague et al., “Land-use change and carbon emissions in the Brazilian Amazon.” 2016; Dumont et al., Macedo, M.

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