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Scientists Develop Lower-Carbon Cement Alternative From Recycled Glass and Construction Waste

Scientists Develop Lower-Carbon Cement Alternative From Recycled Glass and Construction Waste

In a new study, scientists have found a way to turn industrial waste, such as recycled glass and construction waste, into a soil solidifier that is cement-free. By cutting out the cement, the material serves as a lower-carbon material for green construction. According to the UN Environment Programme, the built environment and construction sectors make […]
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Scientists Develop Lower-Carbon Cement Alternative From Recycled Glass and Construction Waste

Mangrove Forests Demonstrate Surprising Storm Resilience in Changing Climate: Study

Mangrove forests buffer coastlines from flooding while acting as valuable carbon sinks, but scientists are concerned about the impacts that more extreme and frequent storms caused by climate change are having on these ecosystems. In a new study, scientists from Yale School of the Environment discovered that mangrove forests could actually be more resilient to […]
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Recycling Personal Care Items

Recycling Personal Care Items

If you think about all of the plastic and metal recycling you generate each year, you’re probably overlooking a main contributor to waste streams. Personal care items like razor blades, shaving cream, toothbrushes, hair products, perfume bottles, and deodorants all contain metal, glass, or plastic, but can you recycle them?Personal care items are a challenging […]
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