Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The trial program will examine how the cocoa-based fertilizer affects wheat crop production, soil health and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over a … Continue reading Nestle exploring upcycled, low-carbon fertilizer

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In addition, as lithium-ion battery chemistries continue to evolve, and to ensure recycled materials are still usable, the recovered positive electrode can be modified or upcycled by adding additional minerals (e.g., adding more cobalt).

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Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Bill McDonough and Michael Braungart later acknowledge flaws in their reasoning in their not nearly as popular follow up book, The Upcycle. Their ideas never scaled and much of their work was transferred to the Green Building Certification Inc., who incorporated it into some LEED credits.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 29, 2021

ANS Biogeochemist Michelle Gannon started seedlings in upcycled containers. In addition, locally grown plants have not been shipped across the country or the world, so they have lower fuel and transportation costs, including lower emissions of greenhouse gases, than some options available in big box stores.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2022

By Jennifer Matthews, Penn State News Upcycling plastic waste into graphite, used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, could positively contribute to the global economy, preserving resources, saving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to Penn State researchers.

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Onya

JULY 19, 2017

Upcycled Eco Friendly Handbags. Check Out Mother Erth’s Upcycled Handbags and Accessories. This table linen collection from Viva Terra is handmade in India by artisans who carefully collect pieces of vintage and upcycled fabrics to create elaborate patterns and colors. Check Out ShedRain’s Ecoverse Umbrella.

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Washington Nature

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

One of E8’sinvestments, Tidal Vision , derives a biopolymer called chitosan from upcycled food waste such as crab shells, saving them from smothering the ocean floor or emitting greenhouse gasses in landfills.

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