ecology

What happens when sunlight breaks down plastic in the ocean?

According to researchers from Boston's Northeastern University, 4 to 10 million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year, most…

Are paper and cardboard actually greener than plastic?

The first thing that comes to mind when we think of paper is that it is made of cellulose -…

A new material with high mechanical stability that can be easily recycled and even composted

Stefan Mecking and his research group at the University of Konstanz in Germany have developed a new biodegradable material -…

Balena 3D prints ecological flip-flops from proprietary, compostable material in accordance with the Circular Economy

The Israeli company Balena ensures the sustainable production of materials used in the fashion industry and offers footwear brands the…

The French Food Agency recommends a ban on home compostable plastics

More than one in three French recycle their waste in home or communal composters. In addition to peeling vegetables, some…

Scientists are researching the use of high ash biomass residues from biorefining in the production of 3D printing materials

According to scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the presence of minerals called "ash" in plants has little effect on…

New life for plastic garbage thanks to 3D printing technology

As you know, the problem of excessive production and consumption of non-biodegradable plastics still remains unsolved, which is why scientists…