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MSU research shows how putting starch into a bio-based polymer can make it more compostable, helping divert plastic waste Link to full article

Why do central and local government initiatives aiming to curb the proliferation of garbage in Beijing and its disposal continue to be unsuccessful? Link to full article

The city received $398,500 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Compost and Food Waste Reduction Program. Link to full article

Growing healthy plants takes time, care, sunlight, water. And human urine? Link to full article

Researchers just created a biodegradable plastic using bacteria spores and thermoplastic polyurethane that could even benefit plants. Link to full article

Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $170,000 in two industry-led research and development (R&D) technologies through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund (AGF). Link to full article

A form of bacteria used as a probiotic and food additive is being incorporated into plastic that biodegrades when exposed to compost. Link to full article

Abstract This discussion article builds upon existing data to ask whether environmental remediation and treatment is an economically viable solution to manage global environmental stocks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) without extensive use restrictions. Their environmental persistence means that PFAS released into the environment will remain there until actively …

The North American business unit says it has sent more than 2,800 end-of-life turbine blades to be consumed in cement kilns. Link to full article

When we die, one of few things may occur: we’ll be cremated, placed in a casket and buried, or donated for research. There are other options — like being shot into space or put in a casket and pushed into the ocean — but some states are hoping to legalize …