A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed researchers to re-purpose the materials to ...

As part of its efforts to be more eco-friendly, roughly five years ago Starbucks Japan switched from plastic straws to paper ones. However, consumers haven’t been happy with paper straws in general, ...

A new kind of press-on nails come in all shapes and colors -- and when you're done with them, you can melt them down and reuse the materials to make your next look.

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In this series, “Mastery Collides,” co-curated by Hypebeast and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), ...

From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, cleaning products are an indispensable part of life. Yet the chemicals that make these products so effective can be difficult to break down or could even ...

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Biodegradable paper and plastic packaging solutions are emerging as critical solutions in the confectionery space, responding to the environmental challenges posed by traditional packaging materials.

But, while nesting in cities, they often supplement these natural, biodegradable materials with man-made garbage. Now, scientists are studying Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) nests to learn more about ...