April 24, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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A new study in the fast-changing southern Amazon — a region marked by widespread replacement of native forest by cattle ranches and croplands — suggests that some of the damaging impacts of agricultural fertilization on local streams may be buffered … Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 24, 2013
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With projections of 9.5 billion people by 2050, humankind faces the challenge of feeding modern diets to additional mouths while using the same amounts of water, fertilizer and arable land as today. Researchers have taken a leap toward meeting those ne… Continue reading
Share on FacebookNovember 1, 2012
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Silver nanoparticles can have a severe environmental impact if their utilisation in clothing continues to increase. If everyone buys one silver nanoparticle-treated sock a year, the silver concentration in waste water treatment plant sludge can double…. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 2, 2012
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The EPA estimates that 27 percent of the American waste stream is organic material that can be composted. We all want to help cut that number down to size, but to a beginner, composting can seem downright intimidating. Potential composters are faced with a myriad of challenges, from limited space to lack of free time. [...] Continue reading
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