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New lease of life: transforming biowaste into a valuable resource

Central Macedonia, a region on the northern mainland of Greece, is an important producer of food. It generates a quarter of the country’s agricultural output and is the source of much of Greece’s table olives, peaches, wine and dairy products. But this productivity also results in large amounts of agricultural waste.  EU-funded researchers

960 million dirty diapers are a big waste problem – what can be done with them

James Wright, University of Southampton; Lorna-Grace Okotto, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology , and Mawuli Dzodzomenyo, University of Ghana The use of disposable diapers (nappies) is growing in African countries. The disposable diaper undoubtedly makes it easier for many parents to work or spend time on other things, including their

Luxury cars go green inside

As automakers push toward embracing the electric motor, questions are rising about accessories: Can a car truly be green if the cabin is coated in leather and plastic? Luxury brands are leading the way in exploring more environmentally friendly options. Recycled and sustainable materials are challenging the staid leather, wood and wool template