As the U.S. power grid increasingly relies on wind and solar energy, the growing amount of waste these clean energy technologies produce will soon need to be dealt with. A number of innovati… Read More
If you don’t have the luxury of having a spacious bathroom, you’ll need to be creative with the accessories you buy. One thing you don’t want to compromise is the toilet. H… Read More
How to Maximize the Positive Impact of Popular Social Media Platforms on Your Well-Being
In today's digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives, allowing us… Read More
In Syria's rebel-held areas, recycling plastic is a way of life for those who are struggling financially, with many earning a living by sifting through rubbish dumps and selling the plastic… Read More
Comedian Gina Yashere, who stars in the hit CBS sitcom "Bob Hearts Abishola", has revealed that she almost missed out on the role due to exhaustion from touring. Yashere said she made demand… Read More
The Jammu and Kashmir government is preparing to host a huge influx of tourists and devotees for the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, with over 8-9 lakh pilgrims expected over the 62-day ev… Read More
An Indian startup company, Dharaksha Ecosystems, has developed biodegradable foam packaging made from rice stubble, which is the dead stalks left after the rice season passes in India. The f… Read More
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Why is potassium important during pregnancy?Potassium is a vital component that plays an important role in general health, and its relevance increases during pregnancy. Potassium… Read More
Of South Korea’s countless kilograms of annual food scraps, very few will ever end up in a landfill. This is because of two reasons—the first is that it’s been illegal sinc… Read More
Coal ash, a toxic waste product generated from burning coal to produce electricity, has contaminated water and air at more than 1,000 sites across the United States. It contains at least 17… Read More
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What is Eclampsia?Eclampsia is a pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure (hypertension) and symptoms of organ damage, most notably to the liver and kidneys. It usually… Read More
The people of al-Ankour, Iraq are in a state of despair as their once vibrant and flourishing Habbaniyah Lake has become a wasteland amidst the drought-stricken land. The scorching desert he… Read More
People Are Hiring Phone Bots to Deal with Telemarketers
Telemarketing sales calls, spam, and outright scam have become an incessant nuisance for many individuals. These unwanted calls disrup… Read More
4ocean, a company dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis, has reached a milestone of recovering 30 million pounds of plastic waste from oceans, rivers, and coastlines since its incepti… Read More
Lebanon Waste Management has introduced "Drive-throw" recycling stations in Beirut, allowing motorists to exchange empty bottles and cardboard for cash. With Lebanon facing a garbage crisis… Read More
This news article discusses four government ventures in the US that were created by accident. The first is the Committee on Disposition of Useless Executive Papers, which was formed in 1889… Read More
Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog, has reassured the international community that plans to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant are safe. Grossi perso… Read More
The Delhi government has issued new safety guidelines for construction sites following two deaths at Public Works Department (PWD) construction sites. The guidelines state that a contractor… Read More
Bolivian women recyclers in La Paz are demanding recognition for their work and social and labor rights as they clean up the environment. These women, often of indigenous origin, work long h… Read More
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will feature stadium seats made from recycled plastic collected from the local area. 80% of the 100 metric tons of plastic used for the seats came from a si… Read More
GoodBuy Gear, a marketplace for used baby and kids' items, has raised $5 million in a Series A extension round, bringing its total funding to around $14 million. The company aims to address… Read More
Plastic pollution in Uganda remains a significant problem despite multiple bans on plastic use since 2009. Over half of all plastic waste in the country ends up in land, waterways, lakes, or… Read More
In the early 2010s, influencers popularized the "trash jar" as a symbol of the zero-waste movement, with individuals like Kathryn Kellogg and Bea Johnson showcasing their jars of accumulated… Read More
A fire at a landfill site in Zielona Gora, Poland has drawn attention to the country's waste management policies and claims of illegal waste importation from Germany. Inadequate storage and… Read More
A recent report by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) promoting the use of recycled plastic in construction materials has been met with skepticism by independent experts. They warn of unkn… Read More
A scientist at Virginia Tech has discovered a way to convert polyethylene, a common plastic, into soap. Guoliang Liu found that polyethylene is similar in structure to the fatty acid in soap… Read More
Perfectly moist and packed with flavor, Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Banana Bread offers the perfect balance between the richness of pumpkin puree and the natural sweetness of mashed bananas… Read More
Campaigners have staged a sit-in protest near the remains of the Crooked House pub after a demolition and waste management firm began work on the site. The pub, known for its wonky walls and… Read More
The Morning Beverages: Your Weight Loss Allies
Embarking on a weight loss journey often feels like charting a course through uncharted waters. The initial excitement of setting goals can… Read More
How long should you meditate? Let’s reflect on meditation time!
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Paris is preparing for the 2024 Summer Olympics by using stadium seats made from recycled plastic. Around 80% of the 100 metric tons of plastic needed for the seats was sourced from a single… Read More
Welcome to our guide on touch lamps for bedroom, where we shed light on lighting solutions designed to maximize space and style in compact sleeping quarters. In these snug spaces, every piec… Read More
Scientists from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne have successfully engineered E. coli bacteria to generate electricity, which could have implications for waste water treatment an… Read More
Are you tired of tripping over your shoes every time you walk into your closet or foyer? Is your collection of footwear taking over your living space? It’s time to get creative and exp… Read More
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped prison but was later captured, is now under constant surveillance in a specialized observation unit at SCI Phoenix in Pennsylvania. He is on… Read More
Yum China, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut in China, is investing in technology to open more stores without hiring additional staff. CEO Joey Wat stated that the number of stores increased… Read More
Understanding the Types of Building Construction in Civil Engineering.
When we look around us, it’s hard not to be fascinated by the sheer variety of buildings that make up our envi… Read More
Despite heavy rain, over a dozen volunteers in Nigeria participated in a World Cleanup Day event led by environmental advocacy group SustyVibes. Nigeria faces a major challenge with over 2 m… Read More
The Jardim Gramacho landfill in Rio de Janeiro, once one of Latin America's largest waste disposal sites, has been transformed into a thriving mangrove forest. The landfill, which operated f… Read More
Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have developed a technique to make concrete 30% stronger by adding waste coffee grounds. The grounds are turned into biochar using a low-energy proc… Read More
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Cyprus is collaborating with local authorities to promote conservation efforts in the buffer zone between the north and south of the island. Recycl… Read More
A researcher at Virginia Tech, Guoliang Liu, has discovered a method to transform polyethylene, a commonly used plastic, into a soap-like compound. This compound, known as a surfactant, can… Read More
The population of Latin America and the Caribbean has seen an increase in hunger, despite the region's capacity to feed more than its population. Food loss and waste are identified as a sign… Read More
A new report from Mexico's Environment Department has revealed that a massive waste spill from a copper mine in Sonora has caused "alarming" levels of pollution in the soil, air, and water… Read More
State regulators in Texas have released draft rules for the management of hazardous oilfield waste, giving the public one month to comment on the regulations. However, documents and intervie… Read More
Chemical engineers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts are developing a process to convert plastic garbage collected from the ocean into fuel onboard diesel ships. The pr… Read More
Amp Robotics has deployed its smart sorting machines, including Sorty McSortface and Sir Sorts-a-Lot, at 80 recycling facilities across the United States. These machines are capable of ident… Read More
The Ningxia Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan, is a popular attraction for both locals and tourists, offering a variety of traditional and innovative street foods. The market is democratically… Read More
Sungai Watch, founded by environmentalist Sam Benchegjib and his two siblings, is an organization dedicated to cleaning up Indonesia's heavily polluted rivers and preserving aquatic ecosyste… Read More
Scientists from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) have successfully engineered E. coli bacteria to generate electricity using a technique called extracellular electron tran… Read More
On the third day of his visit to coastal Kenya, King Charles III visited marine conservation sites at Nyali beach in Mombasa. He learned about the work of local organizations, including the… Read More
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have engineered a strain of E. coli bacteria that can consume plastic bottles and transform them into useful liquids such as make-up, drugs, and per… Read More
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has formed a monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of its Winter Action Plan to reduce air pollution. The committee will ensure measures… Read More
Australian and Canadian scientists have discovered a way to transform toxic mine waste, known as 'tailings', into fertile soil capable of supporting crops. Traditionally, tailings are hazard… Read More
Environmental activists in Kenya marched in the capital, Nairobi, calling for a reduction in plastic production ahead of a global plastics treaty negotiation meeting. Over 170 nations will m… Read More
Plastic production disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, with the costs of plastic across its life cycle being at least eight times higher for these countries compared… Read More
Two Indian cities, Kolkata and Mumbai, joined New Delhi as some of the world's most polluted cities following Diwali celebrations. New Delhi claimed the top spot with an air quality index (A… Read More
Negotiations for a global treaty to combat plastic pollution have begun in Nairobi, with tensions expected as countries debate what should be included in the pact. Last year, 175 countries a… Read More
Chemical engineers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts have developed a process called hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) that can transform plastic waste into fuel on board… Read More