New catalyst could make mixed plastic waste recyclable in one chemical step

Ever wondered where your plastics end up? A PET bottle can be washed, shredded, melted and given a second life. But most ...

Are Public Schools Turning into Sunday Schools?

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Cardboard photo frame DIY using waste materials

Learn how to make a beautiful photo frame from cardboard with this easy DIY best out of waste craft. This simple project turns everyday cardboard into a stylish handmade frame you can use to display ...
The Conversation

Don’t throw it out! How to cook using ingredients too good to waste

Australians are feeling the pressure of rising grocery prices. At the same time, we throw away huge amounts of perfectly edible food every year. Some food spoils before we can use it. But we waste ...
WHYY

Penn researchers are turning food scraps into building materials — from pineapple peels to celery stalks

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...
IEEE

Improved Modular Multiplication Algorithms Using Solely IEEE 754 Binary Floating-Point Operations

Abstract: In this paper, we propose three modular multiplication algorithms that use only the IEEE 754 binary floating-point operations. Several previous studies have used floating-point operations to ...
CNBC

Some grocers are using AI to cut food waste and boost profit margins

Some grocers are using AI to help set pricing as shoppers chase deals and split trips across retailers. Targeted markdowns on perishables can help cut waste and turn “shrink” into revenue. Tools like ...
Frontiers

Waste-derived nanocomposites as dual-function materials for water and energy sustainability

The growing world crisis of waste, water shortage, and energy insecurity which needs sustainable and permanent solutions. Traditional nanocomposites, which are usually prepared by using high purity ...
Case Western Reserve University

From farm to table, 40% of food goes to waste

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that up to 40% of the nation’s food supply goes to waste every year—mainly because it spoils during transportation, storage and distribution—even ...
Interesting Engineering

Waste heat to be turned into electricity with new thermoelectric material

Researchers from Japan have made a new system that can convert waste heat into electricity. The new candidate, the mixed-semimetal MoSi2, can be used to develop efficient thermoelectric devices. “We ...
Reuters

Italy, France and Germany to lead EU critical materials stockpiling plan, sources say

LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The European Union is pushing ahead with plans to stockpile critical materials, with Italy, France and Germany set to take leading roles as the bloc moves to cut reliance on ...