New Plastic Upcycling Method Reduces Pre-Sorting Burdens In a world where plastic waste management is becoming increasingly challenging, innovative solutions are crucial. Northwestern University chemists have recently unveiled a groundbreaking plastic upcycling method that has the potential to revolutionize the recycling industry by significantly reducing the need for pre-sorting mixed plastic waste. The conventional process […]
The industry’s pivotal shift: Taking the lead on PFAS elimination in fire suppression
The Industry’s Pivotal Shift: Taking the Lead on PFAS Elimination in Fire Suppression The firefighting industry stands at a crucial crossroads, faced with the urgent need to address the pervasive issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fire suppression systems. With PFAS chemicals posing significant environmental and health risks, it is imperative for the […]
UAE turns seafood waste into powerful carbon-capturing material for climate fight
UAE Turns Seafood Waste into Powerful Carbon-Capturing Material for Climate Fight Researchers at the University of Sharjah, UAE, have developed a new way to turn shrimp, crab, and lobster shells into a valuable resource in the fight against climate change. By converting seafood waste into a powerful carbon-capturing material, the researchers have not only found […]
US startup turns cow manure into jet fuel in a move to reshape renewable energy
From Cow Manure to Jet Fuel: How Circularity Fuels is Reshaping Renewable Energy California-based startup, Circularity Fuels, hopes to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using an unconventional source: cow manure. By harnessing the power of this abundant agricultural waste, the company is paving the way for a greener future in the aviation […]
Finnish researcher turns industrial waste into cleaner marine and off-road fuel
Finnish Researcher Turns Industrial Waste into Cleaner Marine and Off-Road Fuel A Finnish researcher has found that fuels derived from waste and industrial by-products have the potential to revolutionize the way we power our vehicles and machinery. By upcycling materials that would otherwise end up in landfills or harm the environment, this innovative approach not […]
China’s Longi to turn farm waste into 400,000 tons of green methanol a year
China’s Longi to Turn Farm Waste into 400,000 Tons of Green Methanol a Year Chinese electrolyzer manufacturer LONGi Green Energy has begun construction on a $325 million green methanol plant in Inner Mongolia. This ambitious project aims to convert farm waste into 400,000 tons of green methanol annually. The move signifies a significant step towards […]