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Trash talk: article collections on where our waste ends up

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We have gathered our top article collections on waste management. million, researchers explored topics spanning from the behavioral analysis of using plastic bags and how to recycle building materials to technologies that filter out litter in the ocean and mapping where restaurant trash goes. Article collections: Food waste.

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Save The Date! PA Recycling Markets Center’s PA ReMaDE Conference Jan. 18-19 In Bethlehem

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Topics include-- -- Featuring an entire track on Organic Circularity -- Third Party Certification -- Producer Responsibility -- Climate Change through Materials Management -- Finding Zero -- EPA National Recycling Strategy For updates on the Conference agenda and logistics, visit the PA ReMaDE Conference webpage.

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Microbes in cow stomach can break down plastic

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Plastic is notoriously hard to break down, but microbial communities living inside the digestive system of animals are a promising but under-investigated source of novel enzymes that could do the trick. The new findings present a sustainable option for reducing plastic waste and litter, co-opting the great metabolic diversity of microbes.

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Brain changes in fighter pilots may cast light on astronauts during space travel

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Read original article Download original article (pdf) These factors are a potent cocktail, and previous research has suggested that the brain may undergo structural and functional changes after space flight and astronaut training, in a process called neural plasticity. Selling the articles is not allowed.

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Origins of life and plastic invasions: The most viewed Frontiers news articles of January 2022

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Each month, Frontiers shines a spotlight on some of the leading research across a wide range of topics. Article link : [link]. Article link: [link]. Article link: [link]. Article link: [link]. More than half of plastics in Mediterranean marine protected areas originated elsewhere. Article link: [link].

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From microplastic waste to large, ancient squirrels: Five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss

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But with tens of thousands of articles published each year, it’s impossible to cover all of them. UK seafloor sediments rich in microplastics For years, plastics have made up a large portion of the debris polluting the marine environment. Much of this plastic consists of particles under 5mm in any dimension.

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Interfaith Partners For Chesapeake Faith & Waters Restoration Summit Attracts Nearly 200; Executive Director Jodi Rose Leaving For New Position

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Throughout the day, attendees participated in engaging workshops covering a spectrum of critical topics such as plastic reduction, environmental justice, native plants, tree planting and maintenance, zero waste practices, food justice, community solar, and more. William (Bill) Gohl Jr., Follow on Facebook and on Twitter.