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Unlocking the soil microbiome

Envirotec Magazine

How are data science techniques helping us better understand the microbial universe of the soil? Over-reliance on nitrogen fertilizers is leading to the collapse of soil biodiversity. Yet, some predictions warn that there are only 60 harvests left in the world’s soil because it is so depleted by nitrogen fertilizers.

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Millions of household products to become biodegradable within seven years: New roadmap

Envirotec Magazine

The group believes that it will be possible to develop and scale the first biodegradable PLFs and advance circular economy infrastructure for these chemicals by 2030. Thanks to our involvement, we have established a new research partnership with York and Nottingham universities in which we’re using AI to help create biodegradable PLFs.

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$1.9 million for project to investigate water treatment and reuse using biochar

Envirotec Magazine

Thomas Borch, professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences with joint appointments in chemistry and civil engineering, is leading the awarded CSU research team and also serves on the leadership team of the national alliance. Reducing demand for water. The CSU team has received a $1.9

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How Specialized Hydraulic Systems Contribute to Environmental Sustainability

Hydrogen Fuel News

Transitioning to Environmentally Friendly Fluids While effective, traditional hydraulic fluids can pose serious environmental risks in the event of leaks or spills, contaminating soil and waterways.   In contrast, the cleanup of biodegradable fluids often requires fewer resources and less invasive techniques.

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Sustainable Business Practices for the Food and Agricultural Industries

Green Business Bureau

The ever-increasing global population and the rise in environmental consciousness have created a demand for sustainable business practices. The type of initiatives that a company implements often depends on their financial resources and the extent to which they are willing to reduce carbon emissions and promote social sustainability.

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Specialty Chemical Production, Use, and Disposal: 5 Practices for Sustainability

The Environmental Blog

Their production is often linked to high carbon emissions , water pollution, and plastic waste problems. The specialty chemicals industry is unique because products are manufactured according to industry demands. This approach also reduces carbon emissions while the product is in use. Shift To Renewable Energy Sources.

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Reports showcase imaginative solutions for tackling hard-to-reach emissions

Envirotec Magazine

Industrial need for carbon in products. The report highlights that the need for petrochemical-based materials including polymers (plastics), asphalt, carbon fibre, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, solvents, and fertilisers, is not disappearing anytime soon – they are indispensable in modern economic and social systems.

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