Bacterial spores strengthen the plastic, then revive to digest it in landfills.
A research paper published in Science Advances reveals a direct correlation between plastic production and plastic pollution, such that every 1% increase in plastic production is associated with a 1% increase in plastic pollution in the environment.
The Sheffield Vegan Festival is coming to the city on May 12 with the aim of “celebrating an ethical, animal friendly and eco lifestyle”, organisers say. From 10.30am until 4.30pm, people will flock to the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, to enjoy over 60 stalls of vegan and ethically sourced goods. From clothing and skincare, to healthy treats and cake, the event will have plenty of goods for visitors to browse. Live cooking demonstrations and talks will help budding chefs...
These pumpkin veggie balls are like any other energy bite, but they're jam-packed with good fats and with a little less dates. These are full of nutrients and seasonal flavor for a delicious, bite-sized snack on the go!
This seeds and greens kaniwa salad is all about the texture and fresh spring flavors. It has 6 different seeds (not counting the peas which are technically seeds too), and a few slightly cooked green veggies, tossed together in a light lemon garlic vinaigrette. It’s delicious, refreshing, and super nutritious! Every ingredient adds a new textural dimension – the tiny popping seeds, the crisp asparagus and zucchini, the spherical feel of the tender peas in your mouth. It's magnificent! Some of...
Simple to prepare but packed full of flavor with the most amazing creamy texture, this cheesy cauliflower soup will become a staple in your household. If you were ever a lover of cauliflower cheese, then this soup version will be something you adore. This would also make an amazing starter for a dinner party.
The need for sustainable and environment-friendly solutions has accelerated the global demand for green and renewable technologies. In this regard, semiconductor photocatalysts have emerged as an attractive solution, owing to their potential in mitigating pollutants and harnessing solar energy efficiently. Photocatalysts are materials that initiate chemical reactions when exposed to light.
MPs voted this week to ban anyone aged 15 or younger in 2024 from buying cigarettes. If the legislation passes and is enacted, it would be a world first. Ben Quinn reportsBefore 2007, going out on the town in the UK involved inhaling secondhand smoke – on trains, in restaurants, in clubs and in pubs. Even non-smokers would find that a stale tobacco scent could linger after an evening out. The ban on smoking indoors in public places changed things almost overnight.Now with smoking rates among the...
This famous Thai dish of fried rice with pineapple has a lot of sweet and sour flavors from the pineapple and an aromatic fragrance from the yellow curry powder. It is the perfect balance between these two main ingredients that makes a delicious Kao Pad Sapparod.
This Pseudo Grain Porridge with Caramelized Banana is a great alternative to traditional porridge. Pseudograins are seed-like grains, full of phytonutrients and antioxidants that can help lower blood sugar levels. They are an excellent, highly nutritious gluten-free alternative for those who for a variety of reasons (nut allergies or gluten sensitivity for example) cannot use nuts or traditional grains. Psoudograins are also a great source of complete protein and offer a healthy dose of dietary...
What if there was plastic-like material that could absorb excess nutrients from water and be used as a fertilizer when it decomposes? That product—a "bioplastic" material—has been created by University of Saskatchewan (USask) chemistry professor Dr. Lee Wilson and his research team, as detailed in a paper recently published in RSC Sustainability. The research team includes Ph.D. candidate Bernd G. K. Steiger, BSc student Nam Bui and postdoctoral fellow trainee Bolanle M. Babalola.
In a new study published in Nature Chemistry, UNC-Chapel Hill researcher Ronit Freeman and her colleagues describe the steps they took to manipulate DNA and proteins—essential building blocks of life—to create cells that look and act like cells from the body. This accomplishment, a first in the field, has implications for efforts in regenerative medicine, drug delivery systems, and diagnostic tools.