Chlorophyll may biochemically recycle antioxidants
Chlorophyll, the green molecule that makes photosynthesis possible, may provide underappreciated dietary benefits, offering up yet one more reason to eat those leafy green vegetables......»»
A cheaper method to recycle activated carbon
A research group led by Prof. Lu Zhiyi at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has proposed a facile and cost-effective strategy to regenerate powdered activated carbon (PAC) by ancho.....»»
Simplifying a method that prevents premature degradation of drugs in the body
What people ingest is broken down biochemically by the organism in the metabolism: valuable substances are digested, less essential ones are discarded and excreted. In the case of drugs, this degradation sometimes begins before they can fully develop.....»»
Wearable electronics could soon be made with a starch-based material to prevent e-waste
Soft, wearable sensors can improve our lives, but these soft and stretchable electronic devices are nearly impossible to recycle. As a result, this electronic waste usually ends up in landfills or polluting the environment. Polymer scientists from th.....»»
Recycling EV batteries critical to meeting electrification targets, executives say
Finding ways to effectively recycle electric vehicle batteries will be crucial for the auto industry as it looks to figure out where it will source critical materials in 2030 and beyond......»»
Passion fruit yields high antioxidant ingredient for stable edible food coatings
The high antioxidants and polyphenols content in passion fruit peels show significant potential to preserve fresh fruits and fresh cuts in an edible food coating, shows research from the University of Johannesburg. Such a coating can reduce spoilage.....»»
How to recycle most any type of electronics at Apple, Best Buy, and Staples
Curious where you can recycle old devices and more for free? Read on for how to recycle electronics of any brand at Apple, Best Buy, Staples, and more. more… The post How to recycle most any type of electronics at Apple, Best Buy, and Staples app.....»»
Exploring the antioxidant benefits of different types of honey
Citrus honey has an increased abundance of antioxidants in comparison to other standard types of honey, according to a new study by University of the West of Scotland (UWS). The research is published in the journal Antioxidants......»»
Trick or trash: Candy makers grapple with plastic waste
Halloween treats have a tricky problem: plastic packaging that's difficult to recycle......»»
Industry: Advanced recycling is a solution to plastic crisis
The plastics industry says there is way to help solve the crisis of plastic waste plaguing the planet's oceans, beaches and lands— recycle it, chemically......»»
Chlorophyll may biochemically recycle antioxidants
Chlorophyll, the green molecule that makes photosynthesis possible, may provide underappreciated dietary benefits, offering up yet one more reason to eat those leafy green vegetables......»»
New process could enable more efficient plastics recycling
The accumulation of plastic waste in the oceans, soil, and even in our bodies is one of the major pollution issues of modern times, with over 5 billion tons disposed of so far. Despite major efforts to recycle plastic products, actually making use of.....»»
A method to recycle pineapple leaf fibers into filaments for 3D printing
An international team of researchers, led by Dr. Mansingh (Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College), Dr. JS Binoj (Center for Advanced Composite Materials, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia & Institute of Mechanical Engineering, SIMATS) and Associate Profess.....»»
Process converts polyethylene bags, plastics to polymer building blocks
Polyethylene plastics—in particular, the ubiquitous plastic bag that blights the landscape—are notoriously hard to recycle. They're sturdy and difficult to break down, and if they're recycled at all, they're melted into a polymer stew useful most.....»»
Scientists improve process for turning hard-to-recycle plastic waste into fuel
Turning plastic waste into useful products through chemical recycling is one strategy for addressing Earth's growing plastic pollution problem. A new study may improve the ability of one method, called pyrolysis, to process hard-to-recycle mixed plas.....»»
Rothy’s used 72,000 Evian bottles to make this chic tennis capsule collection
The bottles were collected from the U.S. Open last year and transformed into new tennis shoes, bags, and accessories. Every year, consumers buy 480 billion plastic drinking bottles globally and then recycle less than 10% of them. Evian churns out 2.....»»
Study unveils alkaloids and chlorophyll biosynthesis in lotus plumule
Bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids (bis-BIAs) and chlorophyll (Chl) are predominantly accumulated in lotus plumule, which is a green tissue in the middle of seeds. Although bis-BIAs and Chl endow lotus plumule with important medicinal value and environm.....»»
California plans to boost water supply as drought bites
More than two decades of devastating drought worsened by man-made climate change mean California must harvest, recycle and desalinate much more water, the state's governor said Thursday......»»
How to delete files on a Chromebook
One main difference of a Chromebook compared to other operating systems is its lack of a recycle bin, though you can still delete files. We’ll show you how......»»
How to remove the Recycle Bin from your desktop
Windows users will naturally be familiar with the Recycle Bin icon. But if you find yourself not having much use for it, then here's a guide on removing it......»»
Volkswagen partners with Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries
Redwood is already recycling more than 6 GWh of lithium-ion batteries a year. Enlarge / It will be many years before the battery packs in these ID.4s need recycling, but when that happens VW and Redwood will be ready. (credit: Volkswag.....»»