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Microplastics collect heavy metals, reports study from Ulaanbaatar

Envirotec Magazine

Surface cracks and biofilms on plastic particles might help spread pollution Concerns about microplastic pollution arise not only because of the particles themselves, but also from whatever cargo they might be carrying. Sukhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (image credit: takepicsforfun / Shutterstock.com).

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A different kind of youth activist: Meet the high schoolers who invented a microplastics solution

Grist

.” This year’s entrants included several climate-related projects as well: an AI approach to wildfire detection; a palm tree-inspired prototype for disaster-resilient building; a new energy-smart approach to optimizing indoor temperatures. Victoria: So, we know microplastics are a huge issue, right? Justin: Ms.

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The Manta is a hybrid catamaran that will collect floating plastic

AGreenLiving

Recently unveiled by SeaCleaners, the Manta hybrid catamaran is designed to combat the oceans’ plastic pollution in a brand new way. Using a biomimetic design, a hybrid propulsion system and a power supply from renewable energy sources, the high-tech boat will not only collect ocean waste but process it as well.

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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q1 2024

Greentown Labs

Hub Controls ’ award-winning personal energy-management system, Hub Controller, saves customers money by knowing when their heating and cooling systems need to run—and, more importantly, when they can be turned off. Electricity Active Surfaces develops an ultra-lightweight, flexible solar technology for the built environment.

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Get free tickets to One Earth Film Fest

Greenability Magazine

Watch the latest films on environmental social justice, waste, recycling, clean energy and food, including Kiss the Ground , at the free virtual One Earth Film Festival from March 5 – 14. Mermaids Against Plastic: Tamara , 6:30 p.m. Microplastic Madness (Ages 7 to 14 + General Audiences) , 11 a.m. CST, Saturday, March 6.

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Greentown Boston Climatetech Summit 2024 Zeroes in on Scale

Greentown Labs

From there, TIME ’s Chief Climate Officer Shyla Raghav showcased insights from the TIME 100 Climate List and the Americas Top Greentech Companies 2024 , highlighting the most impactful sectors and companies driving innovation in the climatetech space—including Form Energy , Nth Cycle , and many other Greentown members.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. Cascade Steel’s electric arc furnace (EAF) is more energy efficient and environmentally-friendly than traditional blast furnaces. RECYCLED PLASTIC. RECYCLED STEEL. Arqlite , a member of the U.S.