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Why the pandemic could slash the amount of plastic waste we recycle

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of plastic medical and protective equipment, such as single-use gloves, masks and aprons. Much of this equipment must be discarded after use to limit the spread of the virus.

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A Gardener’s Diary: Offer plants a cup of compost tea

The rain barrels are overflowing and all containers available are full.

The plants are pleading now for sun and warmer weather. We never had the furnace on in the middle of June but this year it came on a couple times and we keep it at 18 C.

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Startup em Uganda transforma resíduos plásticos em protetores faciais para hospitais

Através de uma iniciativa inovadora, uma startup de Uganda, na África, está transformando garrafas plásticas em protetores faciais para hospitais, também conhecidos como EPI – equipamentos médicos de proteção individual.

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Design solutions for the green thumb (or at least the green at heart)

Traditional gardens are an art form in Japan. With roots in philosophy and spirituality, they are meticulously cultivated and nurtured into spaces for contemplation and meditation. Not surprisingly, time-honored Japanese tools and accessories are often crafted on a higher level, lauded by horticulturalists for their design, quality and versatility.

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