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Stories tagged “circular-economy”
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Cheese and Tofu Waste Turned Into Tiny CO2-Capturing Beads
ETH Zurich scientists turned dairy and tofu by-products into porous protein beads that captured 97 mg of CO2 per gram in lab tests, outperforming many existing systems.
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Inside the 5-Acre London Site Rescuing the City’s Wood, Brick and Steel
Yes Make’s Newham salvage yard — the UK’s largest — is keeping mahogany, teak, century-old sequoia and reclaimed Douglas fir out of London’s dumps and back into new buildings.
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Scientists Turn Plastic Trash Into Clean Hydrogen Fuel Using Sunlight
A new study from the University of Adelaide maps a sunlight-driven path to convert plastic waste into hydrogen and high-value chemicals — tackling pollution and clean energy in one step.
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Apple Hits 100% Recycled Materials in Three Categories — a First
The company's 2026 Environmental Progress Report details record recycled content, a 70% water-reuse anodization process, and emissions down 60% since 2015.
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Engineered Algae Can Now Pull Microplastics From Water
A University of Missouri researcher has engineered algae that attract and capture microplastics in water — then convert the collected plastic into reusable bioplastic films.
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Mushroom-Inspired Catalyst Converts Plastic Waste Into Vinegar Using Sunlight
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have developed a sunlight-powered system inspired by wood-rotting fungi that can transform common plastic waste directly into acetic acid — the key ingredient in vinegar and a valuable industrial chemical.
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European Union Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothing and Shoes in Landmark Sustainability Move
The European Union has introduced groundbreaking regulations prohibiting companies from destroying unsold textiles and footwear, marking a major step toward a circular economy and reducing the fashion industry's environmental footprint.
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New Orleans Is Reinventing Mardi Gras Beads With Plantable Seeds and Sugar Cane
Scientists and nonprofits are replacing toxic plastic Mardi Gras beads with biodegradable alternatives made from sugar cane byproducts and embedded with flower seeds.