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Group attempts to turn plastic waste into a useful soil additive

Envirotec Magazine

Such charcoal captures carbon and could potentially be added to soil to improve soil water retention and aeration of farmlands. It could also fertilize the soil as it naturally breaks down. Abdul-Aziz, however, cautioned that more work needs to be done to substantiate the utility of such char in agriculture.

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Second quarter food startup roundup

GreenBiz

One option is to deploy microbes that grab nitrogen from the air and add it to soils, a route pioneered by first movers such as Pivot Bio. These emissions, together with the biodiversity damages caused by fertilizer runoff, have spurred a race to commercialize low-impact alternatives. Atomo Coffee.

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Latest and Greatest Recycling Technologies

GreenTech Gazette

Upcycling: Upcycling is a process that transforms waste materials into new, higher-value products. The resulting biogas can be used as a source of renewable energy, while the compost can be used as a soil amendment. Upcycling: Upcycling is a process that transforms waste materials into new, higher-value products.

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Inside the world’s first VR circular fashion summit: 4 key takeaways

GreenBiz

It has set three Action Goals to be achieved by 2021: recirculate 100,000 fashion item; tokenize 10,000 fashion items on the blockchain; and upcycle 1,000 pairs of sneakers. The idea that we only have 60 years of top soil left if we continue to degrade our soil is scary.

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'Leaving our climate laggard status behind': Northern Ireland's net zero climate target to pass into law

Business Green

Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland welcomed the passage of the "upcycled" Bill, noting that it was high time the nation had dedicated climate legislation. This upcycled bill number 2 was pushed by civic society, with cross party support to demand net zero emissions.

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Our favorite environmental TikTok channels

AGreenLiving

EcoTok was co-founded by 27-year-old Philip Aiken, whose special interest is soil restoration. diysustainability #upcycle #diy #tshirtupcycle #sustainability #diysustainability #lesswaste #fyp ? mvvvc I want a 3D printed building so bad #engineering #3dprinting #concrete #civilengineer #earth #soil ?

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Sustainable Construction Materials: 5 Eco-Friendly Options Revolutionizing The Industry

Green Business Bureau

UpCycle – Austin, Texas. Some of their “Green Cement” products include upcycled construction and demolition materials. The roof is covered by a layer of soil to improve insulation and is sloped to capture and conserve the rainfall for reuse in the building. Cheaper transportation costs if bought locally.