University study finds superworms can dine on styrofoam
Superworms are like tiny recycling plants, shredding the polystyrene with their mouths and then feeding it to the bacteria in their gut.”
Superworms are like tiny recycling plants, shredding the polystyrene with their mouths and then feeding it to the bacteria in their gut.”
is could make the plastic much more biodegradable in the natural environment, for example in the ocean or in a garden compost heap.”
While recycling is one way to protect the environment and conserve resources, it’s not always practised by many.
Despite having sustainability targets in place, 63 per cent believe that having the latest mobile technology hardware at their disposal makes their organisation more attractive for workers to stay in their company.
Recycling is the most common way to cut down on plastic waste, but worldwide less than 10 per cent of all plastic has been recycled.
The kiosk boasts a 30 per cent annual energy consumption sourced from self-generated solar energy from the solar roof panels.
The evaporation method produces no waste and can be performed without electricity.
coal or natural gas in a process that releases CO2. In contrast, Green Steel – the organisation’s patented technology -uses hydrogen made from renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.
Inspired by the lotus leaf, the innovative plastic is sturdy, sustainable, and compostable – able to break down rapidly once in soil.
According to the scientists, their research can help organisations with remote coastal and marine waste clean-up management knows where to focus their efforts.
The entire process, says the scientists, make the repaired plastic even stronger than before it was damaged.
Scientists in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered a new use for the hazardous material – by repurposing them as a plastic alternative used in laboratory cell culture containers.
These thin-film robots are powered by light and water and can also be trained to remove contaminants from drinking water.
Compared to using traditional plastic, bioplastic offers many advantages such as reduced use of fossil fuels, smaller carbon footprint, and faster decomposition.
The recycling machine also boasts a compact size, making it convenient for local communities to install in their area.