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Japanese Researchers Develop Plastic That Decomposes in the Ocean Within a Day, Returning Phosphorus and Nitrogen to Nature
Japanese researchers have developed a revolutionary material that is not only an alternative to traditional plastic but is also significantly more sustainable than existing biodegradable materials. A team from the RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science explains that this material…
Responsibility for Sustainability: Business Practices as an Opportunity for Change
Sustainable business is a concept that has recently gained both significance and popularity. ProCredit Bank Serbia has undertaken a series of initiatives to contribute to sustainable practices in its operations to ensure it doesn’t remain just a buzzword. On this…
Larvae as a Solution for Pollution and Sustainable Agriculture
Opinions about insects are often divided, ranging from fear to admiration. Some view them as pests and worthless creatures, while others recognize their crucial role in maintaining healthy and balanced ecosystems. It’s also important to mention experts who study insects…
Environmental Crisis: Fuel Oil Spill in the Kerch Strait
A recent environmental disaster struck the Kerch Strait, a critical waterway connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, following the sinking of two oil tankers. The incident resulted in a massive spill of fuel oil. According to estimates,…
Sustainable Banking for a Secure Future
For over two decades, ProCredit Bank has been working diligently to reduce its direct and indirect impact on the environment. Their commitment to achieving zero carbon emissions is reflected in their investments in renewable energy sources and the incentives they…
How Plants Clean the Environment from Harmful Substances
The story of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) begins with something not uncommon in science but requires a keen and careful eye. Namely, while working on the synthesis of new compounds in the 1940s, chemists at the DuPont Company did…
Many Everyday Items Are Filled With Toxic Lead – Here Is How to Change That
Lead may be present in everything from cookware and cosmetics to paint and plumbing. Yet there is no safe level of exposure to the heavy metal, which causes more than 1.5 million deaths annually and can trigger developmental disorders in…