Do you know waste paper could be utilized for enzyme production Researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have recently found that waste paper could be efficiently utilized for enzyme production by Trichoderma longiflorum. The study was published in Journal of Cleaner Production Cellulase is widely used […]
The second bio!TOY conference on 7-8 September 2021 in Nuremberg, Germany, will bring together manufacturers of bio-based materials and toys The meeting in Nuremberg (hybrid, i.e. on-site and online) is supported by important industry platforms and interest groups (such as DVSI, Spielwarenmesse, European Bioplastic At the first bio!TOY 2019 some kids were invited. Within minutes, […]
News- The Coca-Cola Company and The Ocean Cleanup today announced that Coca-Cola will become a Global Implementation Partner for The Ocean Cleanup’s river project. The unique partnership has a clear objective: to stem the tide of plastic pollution entering the world’s oceans, by first intercepting waste in rivers Partnering Coca-Cola’s scale and global network with […]
News- At the University of California, Berkeley, scientists have invented a way to make compostable plastics break down more easily, with just heat and water, within a few weeks, solving a problem that has flummoxed the plastics industry and environmentalists “People are now prepared to move into biodegradable polymers for single-use plastics, but if it […]
Stepping on the biological soil crust in the deserts of southeast Utah can crush and kill the cyanobacteria, lichen, and moss that retain water, fix nitrogen, and support most of the life in that area. It can take 50 years to develop the mature crust, so humans must step with care This year’s Chemists Celebrate Earth […]
Do you know Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) is a charter to train the next generation of chemists in the theory and application of green chemistry principles? In other words, GCC is a global initiative to help transform chemistry education by preparing chemistry students with a better understanding of green chemistry, developing innovative, environmentally-sound solutions to […]
News- UK biotech company Toraphene is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging The company has developed a new material, also called Toraphene, that uses biopolymers that compost naturally and biodegrade without human intervention, even in the ocean. This material is stronger, thinner, and less permeable […]
Do you know what Green Chemistry is The concept of greening chemistry developed in the business and regulatory communities as a natural evolution of pollution prevention initiatives. In efforts to improve crop protection, commercial products and medicines, unintended harms to our planet and humans are caused Now, some of the long-term negative effects of these […]
Do you know “Take 3 for the sea” is leading a movement of people to remove plastic pollution from the environment How can we stop plastic pollution from killing wildlife and suffocating our planet In 2009, two friends set about answering this question. Marine ecologist, Roberta Dixon-Valk and youth educator, Amanda Marechal developed Take 3: […]
Do you know what “So long, plastic!” Is It is a book which describes in detail 85 innovative and creative solutions that reduce or replace single-use plastic products. In addition, exciting initiatives with the goal to fight against plastic consumption and the problems related to plastic pollution are presented in text and impressive images Also, […]
