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Bioremediation researchers continue to tackle the soil and water pollution caused by industrial runoff, nuclear power plant accidents, and aquaculture....
Bioplastic, derived from plants including corn, sugar cane, wood, and other natural materials, has been proposed as an eco-friendly solution for a world that’s heavily reliant...
Plastic and concrete are two essential materials that make modern life possible. They’re also a serious impediment to curbing carbon emissions, reducing waste, and ensuring the...
Biodegradable, plant-derived plastics have been proposed as a greener alternative to petroleum based plastic materials for packaging, single-use containers, textiles, and many other items. However, shortcomings...
Volvo recently announced plans to limit their new vehicle production to electric or hybrid cars after 2019. With the move, they have become the first automaker...
In an effort to overcome one of the greatest shortcomings in its offerings and a common cause of customer complaint, Keurig Green Mountain Inc. has gotten...
Lignin, a biopolymer, is a waste product created in paper and pulp production. It’s not a useless substance—as it can be used to create bioplastic—but anywhere...
Plastic is useful for a variety of applications but we haven’t yet figured out how to really get rid of material when it’s no longer useful....
Oil spills can do tremendous, irreversible damage to the planet, add up to billions of dollars in losses, take extensive time to clean up, and can...
Odds are pretty good that you’re wearing some form of cotton clothing right now. We rely on this material to make all manner of products that...
The production of tires and the high quality rubber they require can take a tough toll on natural resources. While tire companies are looking at more...
Some cities have banned it as a single use packaging option, it’s fallen out of favor as a form of shipping cushioning, and despite its insulation...
Bans on single used plastic bags are becoming widespread. The results of them and responses to them have been mixed, and seem to depend on a...
Farming is closely tied to its environment and its success relies heavily on the conditions therein, but it often takes away more than it puts back....
While transport by train is more efficient than by car or truck, there’s still a lot of room for improvement, especially in locomotives used for hauling...
When most Westerners see plentiful dandelions, they see a landscaping problem and usually the need for an unpleasant seasonal task: weeding. However, there may be a...
They start out as tiny plastic additives that cosmetic and health product manufactures add to their products and they end up becoming a major polluntant that...
Pollination is becoming a very serious problem for us and the hope of a prosperous future. Without healthy populations of bees, butterflies—and other beneficial insects that...
Did you know that fish have their own skyscrapers down under? Not for long if people don’t stop condemning all oil and gas rigs as threats...
What is the purpose of a cooling tower? In the United States, there are federal laws and regulations that require reducing water use and improving water...
