Is that glass bottle of orange juice better for the planet than a plastic container?
Which packaging type for a 12-ounce, single-serve container of orange juice would you choose as the most sustainable option:
Which packaging type for a 12-ounce, single-serve container of orange juice would you choose as the most sustainable option:
Environment
Jul 30, 2024
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You would be hard-pressed to find a corner of the world free from microplastics, plastic particles measuring less than five millimeters. They contaminate our drinking water, accumulate in the food we eat and have been found ...
Environment
Jul 25, 2024
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Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections are becoming a major societal challenge. To solve this problem, researchers are working on new drugs that kill bacteria without promoting resistance, and on new materials that prevent ...
Biotechnology
Jun 27, 2024
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Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are vital tools to help us make cuts to the 36 billion tons of greenhouse gases we emit each year.
Environment
Jun 6, 2024
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Plastics made of polycarbonate are sought-after materials in industrial applications thanks to their versatility and high quality. However, recycling of plastic waste is still running up against limits these days, as mechanical ...
Polymers
Jun 3, 2024
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The chemical industry is a cornerstone of global development, driving innovation, and providing essential products that support our modern way of life.
Materials Science
May 17, 2024
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The increasing sense of environmental responsibility of both consumers and companies has triggered a transition towards alternative materials which are perceived as more sustainable than plastics.
Environment
May 16, 2024
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Swimming through the crystal clear waters of the Maldives, a nation renowned for its marine life, it could be easy to forget that these delicate ecosystems stand on the frontline of climate change and that seagrass habitats ...
Ecology
May 16, 2024
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Researchers from Japan have been working hard to keep their cool—or at least—keep their nanodevices from overheating. By adding a tiny coating of silicon dioxide to micro-sized silicon structures, they were able to show ...
Nanophysics
May 9, 2024
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What if we could help the global plastic waste problem and the transportation industry with the same technology?
Analytical Chemistry
May 2, 2024
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