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Sand coated in soybean oil is a green substitute for plastic mulch

October 5, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Mulch is used to help the soil retain its moisture. We tend to think of mulch as something organic made from materials such as bark chips or dead leaves, but the reality is mulch can take the form of plastic. In fact, many farmers use a plastic form of mulch to keep the soil … [Read more...] about Sand coated in soybean oil is a green substitute for plastic mulch

Earth-friendly material filters pollutants out of stormwater

January 7, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

While it’s often overlooked, stormwater has great potential to solve the problem of strained water supplies in urban areas. One of the main reasons why this resource has gone mostly untapped is because stormwater picks up toxic chemicals as it runs through streets and gutters. … [Read more...] about Earth-friendly material filters pollutants out of stormwater

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