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Earth911 Podcast: B-SIDES Founder Yousuf Ahmed Introduces the Upcycled Crunch Puffs Snacks Strategy

Earth 911

The post Earth911 Podcast: B-SIDES Founder Yousuf Ahmed Introduces the Upcycled Crunch Puffs Snacks Strategy appeared first on Earth911. What if the ingredients discarded daily in food production could become the foundation of a.

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How to Make Your Halloween More Eco-Friendly

Ocean Conservancy

Use natural decorations like pumpkins, corn stalks and dried leaves, and make reusable decorations using fabric or cardboard, or get crafty with upcycled items you already have at home. Whether you’re aiming for spooky haunted house vibes or a cozy autumnal look, there are endless possibilities.

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UPCYCLING: WHY ARE WE STILL PRODUCING PLASTIC?

Cleannovate

Plastics generate interest because they are easy to make but very difficult to degrade leading to a plastic solid waste catastrophe. Most plastics are a by-product of petroleum refining, which make their presence a guarantee as long as we use fossil fuels.

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The benefits – and challenges – of using upcycled ingredients

Environmental News Bits

Upcycled food components offer multiple benefits. Read the full story at Food Processing. However, challenges include a steady supply and consistent quality.

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The Fast Fashion Backlash Is Fueling a Sustainability Revolution

Scientific American

The authors called for investment in new circular business models such as clothing rental and upcycling. ” Customers pay $20 to offload 20 pounds of textiles, and they get $20 of in-store credit in return, which they can spend on upcycled clothes, repair services or one of Suay’s workshops.

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Upcycling of photovoltaic waste graphite into high performance graphite anode

Environmental News Bits

Upcycling of photovoltaic waste graphite into high performance graphite anode. However, the current most … Continue reading Upcycling of photovoltaic waste graphite into high performance graphite anode Ma, W., & Li, S. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 685, 555564.

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Upcycling Waste Polycarbonate into N,N’-Diphenylethylurea: A Hands-On Experiment for Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratories

Environmental News Bits

Upcycling Waste Polycarbonate into N,N’-Diphenylethylurea: A Hands-On Experiment for Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratories. Chowdhary, S., Roussel, P., Demertzis, K., Singh, S., & Kumar, V. Journal of Chemical Education.