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New app aims to cut plastic waste at the source by tracing leakage points

April 12, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Every year, more than eight tons of plastic waste end up polluting the oceans and destroying marine habitats. Figuring out where that plastic litter originates from is key to making a significant dent in this growing environmental crisis. A new app developed by scientists in … [Read more...] about New app aims to cut plastic waste at the source by tracing leakage points

Bioplastic made from wood waste breaks down in three months

March 29, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Finding alternative materials to plastic is a key step towards achieving a circular economy, where no harmful waste ever makes its way into the environment. In this pursuit, scientists have been using all sorts of biomass types to produce more eco-friendly bioplastics, and one of … [Read more...] about Bioplastic made from wood waste breaks down in three months

These garbage-collecting sea bins will use AI to monitor pollution data

March 3, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

In 2013, surfer duo Peter Ceglinski and Andrew Turton developed a device, called Seabin, that could clean waterways on its own. A few years later, the duo had a slightly different vision — to live in a world where there’s no need for its product. "Our ultimate goal is pretty … [Read more...] about These garbage-collecting sea bins will use AI to monitor pollution data

Kenyan woman recycles plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete

February 9, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Kenya uses 600,000 tons of plastic bottles annually, of which only 9 percent is recycled while the rest ends up in landfills and polluting the environment. A Nairobi-based, impact-driven entrepreneur is putting that plastic waste to much better use. Meet Nzambi Matee, a … [Read more...] about Kenyan woman recycles plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete

These trash traps are made to remove plastic waste from Vietnam’s rivers

February 4, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Recently we shared a story about the Ocean Cleanup’s new venture to stop the flow of plastic waste from rivers into the marine environment. Though they may not look as swanky as the Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptors, Vietnam’s recently installed trash traps follow the same line of … [Read more...] about These trash traps are made to remove plastic waste from Vietnam’s rivers

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