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Group attempts to turn plastic waste into a useful soil additive

Envirotec Magazine

Such charcoal captures carbon and could potentially be added to soil to improve soil water retention and aeration of farmlands. It could also fertilize the soil as it naturally breaks down. Abdul-Aziz, however, cautioned that more work needs to be done to substantiate the utility of such char in agriculture.

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Second quarter food startup roundup

GreenBiz

One option is to deploy microbes that grab nitrogen from the air and add it to soils, a route pioneered by first movers such as Pivot Bio. These emissions, together with the biodiversity damages caused by fertilizer runoff, have spurred a race to commercialize low-impact alternatives. Atomo Coffee.

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Inside the world’s first VR circular fashion summit: 4 key takeaways

GreenBiz

It has set three Action Goals to be achieved by 2021: recirculate 100,000 fashion item; tokenize 10,000 fashion items on the blockchain; and upcycle 1,000 pairs of sneakers. The idea that we only have 60 years of top soil left if we continue to degrade our soil is scary.

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How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy

GreenBiz

LimeLoop partners directly with retail companies and provides them with a set of reusable packages made from upcycled billboard vinyl and lined with recycled cotton. And not into the ocean, the soil and bits of them go into our bodies. How to meet people where they are. Everything goes somewhere," Kaufman said. "We

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Plastic to Power: Transforming Trash into World-Changing Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel News

Environmental and Economic Impact Upcycling plastic waste into hydrogen fuel offers significant environmental and economic benefits. Exploring the full potential of upcycling plastic waste into hydrogen fuel allows the United States to address both environmental sustainability and economic viability.

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Managing Food Waste in the Office

Green Business Bureau

Composting converts organic waste into soil carbon, averting landfill methane emissions in the process. She has performed various research on small-scale plastic recycling and founded a sustainable fashion brand (Sophie Meraki) that upcycles textile waste into new apparel, accessories and jewelry.

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10 Ways to Engage Employees for World Cleanup Day

Green Business Bureau

Identifying areas of improvement as well as potential new revenue streams through waste recycling/upcycling opportunities. Launch an upcycle station for storing old or excess office supplies and equipment that someone else could use. Can your company opt for more eco-friendly products that result in less waste at end-of-life?

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