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Robot recycles electric car batteries.
A new robot has been developed by scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany to automatically remove valuable raw materials from electric car batteries that
Coastal Areas Riddled with Plastic Waste
Plastic waste is a major problem in our oceans, with huge garbage patches floating around. However, Swiss researchers have found that most of the plastic
E. coli bacteria create vanilla aroma
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Edinburgh have found a way to produce vanillin, a key ingredient in the food and cosmetics
Transforming Plastic Waste into Kerosene
A new process has been developed by scientists at Washington State University that can turn plastic waste into airplane fuel in just one hour. The
Spain builds highway from recycled paper
Spain’s government is funding a new highway made from recycled paper instead of cement, which can reduce carbon emissions by up to 75%. Typically, roads
Plastic Waste Boosts Deep-Sea Biodiversity
Plastic waste has been found to have a surprising impact on deep-sea life, according to a study by scientists from the University of Xiamen and
Successful Trash Collection in Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup has successfully tested its waste collection system, Jenny, in the Pacific Ocean. Over a 12-week cleanup period, 30 tons of garbage were
Sustainable Electronics with Compostable Display
In a world where electronic waste is becoming an increasingly critical issue, scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a fully biodegradable
Upcycling Used Baby Diapers
Disposable diapers are a major contributor to the world’s waste problem, with over three billion being thrown away every day. In Germany alone, 8.4 million
McDonald’s Fryer Oil Transformed into 3D Printing Material
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of Toronto Scarborough have created a new resin for 3D printers using old cooking oil from McDonald’s.
