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UF Field Fork on Instagram: Fun fact for the day! Did you know fruit and vegetables stickers are not compostable? When starting your own composting system, make sure to remove any stickers!

Those tiny stickers on your fruits and vegetables can wreak havoc in compost piles, contaminating soil and disrupting the decomposition process. Remember to remove these pesky labels before tossing produce scraps into your compost bin to ensure your garden receives only pure, nutrient-rich amendments. Leia a matéria na íntegra: UF …

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Laoag City, DOST Showcase Pyrolysis Facility Turning Plastic Waste Into Community Resources

Laoag City and the Department of Science and Technology have launched a groundbreaking Pyrolysis Facility at the Balatong Sanitary Landfill, transforming plastic waste into valuable fuel and by-products. This innovative technology not only reduces landfill waste and pollution but also generates energy while creating opportunities for sustainable development and employment—embodying …

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Elon Musks Boring Company Caught Hiding Toxic Waste Pond in Vegas

Elon Musk’s Boring Company faces a $500,000 fine after county inspectors discovered it had been illegally dumping drilling fluids in makeshift ponds near Las Vegas. Despite promises to stop, workers continued disposing toxic waste at multiple sites, with officials calling the violations “knowing and intentional.” The Vegas project has accumulated …

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Understanding food expiration dates can help reduce waste, save money

Many consumers discard food when dates on labels have passed, contributing to the USDA’s estimate that 30% of our food supply is wasted. However, phrases like “Best If Used By” or “Sell By” typically indicate quality, not safety. Products handled properly can still be safe to consume after these dates …

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Turning waste into wealth

Bangladesh’s streets, farms and factories offer abundant biomass resources that could fuel a circular bioeconomy, creating jobs and cleaner energy while addressing climate challenges. Rice straw, jute waste, manure and food discards could transform into valuable compost, biogas and bio-fertilizers instead of ending up in landfills, with recent studies confirming …

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