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Eco-Friendly Coffee Capsules: A Reality
The popularity of coffee capsule systems has been on the rise in recent years, with approximately 3.5 billion coffee capsules consumed in Germany alone last
Paper waste used for carbon nanotubes
A new method of producing carbon nanotubes has been developed using old newspapers. Carbon nanotubes are tiny structures made up of one or more layers
Bacteria Enzyme Breaks Down Plastic
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found that diatoms, a type of algae, could potentially help break down plastic waste in the ocean. By manipulating
Germany’s Plastic Recycling Rate: 16%
Plastic waste is a growing problem worldwide, and Germany is no exception. According to a recent study by the Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland
Fuel from Plastic Waste: Activated Carbon
Scientists at Washington State University have developed a new method of producing kerosene and diesel from plastic waste. The plastic is first ground into rice-sized
Mercury removed from water using process
A new chemical process has been developed by Swedish researchers that can remove even the smallest amounts of mercury from water using platinum electrodes. Mercury
Ocean Cleanup Project: Positive Results
The Ocean Cleanup project aims to rid the oceans of the tons of human waste that float just below the surface. After six weeks of
Plastic-eating bacteria found by researchers
Plastic has become an increasingly significant problem for the environment in recent years. However, researchers may have found a solution to this issue. They have
