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Eco Friendly April 21, 2021 posted by Nigel

PDK – new kind of plastic can be recycled for ever, at a price

Scientists have come up with a new form of plastic which can be recycled back to a pristine state for resuse a huge number of times. This makes it a big contender to help stop the mountain of plastic trash we waste every day. The new material, PDK – which stands for polydiketoenamines – come with a penalty though. It’s very expensive to make. Something to do with one particular chemical component which costs a lot. However once PDK is…

Eco Friendly September 16, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Plastic Roads – from bags to blacktop

There’s a lot of plastic in the world and most of it ends up in landfills and the environment, not in a recycling center. This is a very bad thing. One solution is to just take some of that plastic and make roads out of it.

Eco Friendly September 2, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Can You Recycle That – check out this guide to see what to do what that plastic

Plastic recycling is hard. It’s time we all admitted it. It’s not as easy as just tossing your plastic into the right bin. Most people end up with a lot of plastic just from grocery shopping and not all of these can be recycled. This handy guide will let you know what can and can’t be recycled.

Eco Friendly July 8, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

No More Plastic Toys – campaign to cut down on plastic waste found in kid’s meals

Getting a toy with your food was the height of childhood and kids still greatly enjoy it but the tons of little plastic toys are a problem from the environment. They’re ending up in waste disposal facilities around the world. Two girls have started a campaign to stop plastic toys from coming in kid’s meals.

Eco Friendly June 12, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Plastic is Complex – Reddit thread breaks down sustainable plastics

Biodegradable plastic is a really interesting concept and a future that incorporates such products on a large scale is one that is exciting in a lot of ways. But as we learn more about the issue of plastics when it comes to sustainability, we need to realize that it’s not as easy as just replacing plastics with something else. This interesting Reddit thread outlines some of the hurdles.

Eco Friendly February 27, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

UK government plans massive recycling scheme for the future

One would think that since the United Kingdom (UK) is a first-world country with all the benefits that come with that position, the nation would likely have a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of waste. But unfortunately, as things stand that’s definitely not the case. But change is at hand. According to a report from SkyNews, Environment Secretary Michael Gove is preparing to publish details on the government’s plan to put a renewed focus into recycling come next week. The…

Eco Friendly February 21, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Squid Protein – an eco friendly substitute for plastic?

We have a huge problem where plastic is concerned, and it’s going to take a long time to fix. However, don’t fret just yet because researchers might have just come across an eco-friendly substitute for plastic. Made from squid’s teeth!

Eco Friendly March 29, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Plastic Bottle Recycling – UK plans to reward people for recycling

Plastics are not great for the environment. They are tossed into the waste cycle which means they end up in all sorts of places they should never go. One of the best solutions we have in fighting this is by recycling but many people just don’t. The UK is joining a number of other countries in rewarding people by recycling.

Eco Friendly June 20, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Plastic From Sugar – new process may turn sugar based plastic into a reality

Plastic waste may not last as long as we originally thought it would but it still lingers in landfills and water supplies far longer than what is healthy for our little blue planet, well if we want to keep it blue that is. A new plastic made from sugar may help us have a cleaner tomorrow.

but is it art? September 30, 2013 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Ark Nova – say hello to the world’s first inflatable movable concert hall

One of the most interesting things we’ve come across in a long time is something you might have never thought about. Ever heard of an inflatable concert hall that could travel with you anywhere around the world? No? Well, you have now. You can thank us later for making you smarter than you were 5 seconds ago.

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