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I The development of electronics that support our daily lives requires significant time, resources, and fossil fuels. The journey from mining rare earth materials to processing,…
“To enhance both plastic recycling and reuse, brands should utilize similar packaging for products within the same category.” Elaine Knox Since its inception in 1899, the…
Prototype electronics can be made from polymers that dissolve in water, facilitating recycling.ZEYU YAN/University of Maryland Devices like Bluetooth speakers can be 3D printed using water-soluble…
As legislators tackle hard-to-recycle plastics and foams, packaging firms in California are unveiling innovative transport coolers crafted from woven fibers, revolutionizing the way temperature-sensitive products like…
Polyethylene plastic bags are difficult to recycle Robert Sanders/University of California, Berkeley Plastic bottles and bags can be evaporated into their chemical components and turned into…
Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images In 1980, Disney World in Orlando, Florida, began developing a new method of generating electricity for its theme parks that would reduce the…
Satakorn Skontakayonkul/Alamy I spend countless hours sifting through plastic pieces in my kitchen to determine if they can be recycled. If you have them, put them…
Recycling is not a silver bullet to stop climate destruction. Far from it. Potential Impact – Savings of approximately 11 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2) over…
I recently came across a photo that I can only describe as “post-apocalyptic cute.” It depicted a small, beady-eyed, purple hermit crab with its fragile abdomen…
The superabsorber becomes a liquid under ultraviolet light after absorbing enough water. It can then be reused. Credit: Ken Pekarsky, KIT Water and UV light effectively…