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It's an unfortunate fact that many "cold chain" items such as food or medicine are shipped in single-use expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) packaging, which is non-biodegradable and difficult to recycle.

Plastic waste, harmful to the environment, has been increasing continually in Germany in recent years. Packaging generates particularly high volumes of waste. Plant-based coatings for paper packaging ...

Paracetamol and ibuprofen are among the world’s most common over-the-counter painkillers, but manufacturing them requires crude oil. Now, researchers at the University of Bath have developed a more ...

Recycling is supposed to help the planet, but it can be a nightmare when it comes to both logistics and resources. To help make it easier, the Seiko Epson Corporation has developed a new in-office ...

Scientists have developed a technique to convert waste paper, from single-use packaging and bags, and cardboard boxes, into a crucial component of lithium-ion batteries. Through a process called ...

London-based designer Jacqueline de la Fuente is committed to turning trash into treasure. She’s the artist behind De La Jardin, which offers decorative vases made from a unique type of cardboard and ...

Growing up amidst Coorg’s natural beauty, Kavya Madappa’s professional life has been rooted in sustainability. After launching the eco-friendly Amanvana Spa Resort in Coorg in 2009, Kavya moved onto ...

The Christmas/New Year’s season brings with it unique waste management concerns, which the City of Greater Sudbury has ...

Printer maker Epson just revealed a new machine that spits out pages at a stunning rate of 14 per minute. Wait! Don’t stop reading yet. That pace only sounds bad when we’re talking about printers.