20 November 202316 November 2023 Hundreds of toxic chemicals in recycled plastics When scientists examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries they found hundreds of toxic chemicals, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals. The results are published in a study led by scientists at the University of Gothenburg
Hunderte von giftigen Chemikalien in recyceltem Kunststoff Wissenschaftler halten recycelte Kunststoffe für die meisten Zwecke für ungeeignet
8 April 20224 April 2022 Why seaweed is a natural fit for replacing certain plastics Five out of eight finalists for a million-dollar sustainability prize floated algae as an alternative for plastic film
6 May 202118 June 2021 Seaweed as a source of food and useful compounds Universities of Exeter and Bath in the UK have developed a process that doesn’t require the salty water to be removed on beforehand.
22 June 202017 June 2020 Solve invasive seaweed problem by turning it into biofuels and fertilisers Seaweed could produce sustainable fuels, chemicals and fertiliser while helping protect tourist hotspots
7 April 20203 April 2020 ‘Tequila’ powered biofuels more efficient than corn or sugar Ethanol from agave could be used for biofuels and hand sanitiser
18 February 2010 UK: Brake pads for trains from hemp fibre and cashew nut oil Market launch for Ecobrake is planned by 2011
