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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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A Good Soil

Envirotec Magazine

Diesel-polluted soil from now defunct military outposts in Greenland can be remediated using naturally occurring soil bacteria, according to the evidence of a recently-completed experiment in Mestersvig in the east of the country. Forty tons of diesel fuel contaminated the soil at Mestersvig. Cold climate first.

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GBB Member, Chlorophyll Water, Launches Landfill Biodegradable Bottles

Green Business Bureau

According to the press release , “Chlorophyll Water has integrated a proprietary organic additive into the bottle mold of their 100% recyclable, BPA-free and non-toxic 20 fluid ounce bottle that accelerates the natural biodegradation of their bottle in biologically active landfills and anaerobic digesters.

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Starch yields wearable electronics material that can be recycled

Envirotec Magazine

Polymer scientists from the University of Groningen have developed a starch-based polymer that makes it possible to create a fully biodegradable soft material for sensors. Lan, Loos, and their colleagues have developed an alternative to these complex polymers: a biodegradable material that decomposes in a matter of weeks to a few months.

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Project sets out to create compostable crop sensors

Envirotec Magazine

An international research collaboration is setting out to find new ways of monitoring crop growth with biodegradable sensors which can be composted at the end of their lifespan. The team aim to make the patch completely biodegradable, and capable of nourishing the soil once it reaches the end of its period of usefulness.

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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.