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COP30 and Sustainable Travel: Why Climate Conferences Matter
Climate Change is changing the way we travel. From coral reefs affected by rising ocean temperatures to extreme heat in cities and droughts in natural areas, climate change is already changing the way we travel and experience the world. Because of that, COP30 and sustainable travel are becoming increasingly connected. Many destinations are facing stronger […]
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Bioplastic: the edible and biodegradable plastic more resistant than that made with petroleum!
The invention of plastic was a real revolution; however, the excessive production of single-use plastic and the inadequate management of plastic waste contribute to worsening the environmental emergency. Have you ever thought there might be a solution? The Composites and Hybrid Nanocomposites (GCNH) research group of the State University of Sao Paulo (UNESP) has invented a […]
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Microplastics: Causes, Effects and Solutions
Because of its convenience, versatility, and affordability, plastic production has risen by 200% in just a few decades. The main problem is that a large amount of plastic is not being properly recycled and crumbles into microplastics, causing the worsening of the current environmental emergency. In Italy, only 30% of plastic is recycled, while the […]
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