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in BUSINESSThis Thai company makes food packaging out of bamboo to cut down on trash
To tackle Thailand’s mounting trash problem, one company is turning to the country’s plant life. Universal Biopack makes packaging that it sells to restaurants and manufacturers. But rather than plastic, it uses a mixture of bamboo and cassava, crops that are widely found across the country. After growing rapidly in recent decades, Thailand has become […] More
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in NEWS
Face masks: How to minimize the waste during COVID-19
Hello, people! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. (Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Thursday.) This week: Face masks: How to minimize the waste during COVID-19 Methane emissions are high and rising Orphaned oil and gas wells […] More
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Advanced Hydrogel Can Cool Devices and Convert Waste Heat Into Electricity
Using electronic devices for too long can cause them to overheat which might slow them down but now researchers have developed a hydrogel that can both cool down electronics, such as cell phone batteries, and convert their waste heat into electricity. According to the study, published in the Nano Letters, some components of electronic […] More
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in HEALTH
Indian Cooking Tips: Dont Throw And Waste Watermelon Skin; Use It To Make This Yummy Sabzi (Recipe Inside)
Watermelon peel is actually quite delicious and healthy. Highlights Watermelon is one of the most sought-after fruits in summer. We all love the juicy watermelon flesh but throw away its skin. You can use watermelon peel to make this tasty dish. Summer is slowly but steadily peaking and we have already welcomed watermelons in our […] More
