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May 01 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Benefits of Eating Green

The EAT-Lancet diet is not just about saving the planet. It is also about keeping hearts healthy. This diet is a big deal in the world of nutrition and sustainability. It is designed to feed everyone on the planet without harming the environment. But does it also keep people healthy? This question w

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Apr 30 2025SCIENCE

Nanotech Cleanup: Jackfruit Leaves Fight Water Pollution

The fight against water pollution just got a new ally: jackfruit leaves. Scientists have found a way to use these leaves to create a powerful tool for cleaning up water. This tool is a special kind of tiny particle called a nanocomposite. It's made from iron oxide, tin oxide, and a ra

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Apr 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cacao Farmers and the Knowledge Gap in Agroforestry

Cacao farming in Colombia is at a crossroads. The way farmers and experts think about land use is evolving. Agroforestry is a big part of this change. It's a way to use land that mixes trees, crops, and sometimes animals. The goal is to make farming more sustainable. But there's a problem. The knowl

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Apr 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Treasure in Old Gadgets

Electronic waste is a big problem. It's full of valuable metals that can be reused. One way to get these metals is through bioleaching. This process uses tiny organisms to pull out metals from waste. A recent study focused on getting pure copper from old printed circuit boards. This is important bec

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Apr 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cities Teaming Up for a Greener Future

Cities around the globe are buzzing with a fresh idea to make urban living more sustainable. This concept is called industrial and urban symbiosis. It is a way for different groups to work together to use resources wisely and cut down on waste. It is based on the idea of a circular economy, where

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Apr 27 2025SCIENCE

Recycled Concrete: A Stronger Future?

The world is looking for ways to build more with less. One interesting approach is mixing recycled concrete with special additives to make it stronger. This method uses a mix of fly ash, a byproduct from coal burning, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), a steel industry byproduct, and Alcco

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Apr 27 2025SCIENCE

Simpor Leaves: Turning Trash into Treasure

Simpor leaves, often discarded as waste, have a hidden potential. Researchers have found a way to turn these leaves into something valuable. They focused on extracting a special type of cellulose from the leaves. This cellulose is not your ordinary type. It's nanocrystalline cellulose, or NCC for sh

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Apr 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Cost of Periods: A Green Dilemma

The issue of period poverty has sparked global efforts. In some regions, menstrual products are free and easy to find in public spaces like cafes, schools, and bars. However, the talk around menstrual hygiene has also brought up concerns about the environment. One poster in a restroom suggests, "Why

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Apr 24 2025BUSINESS

How Green Practices Boost Business in China

The buzz around ESG - that's Environmental, Social, and Governance factors - has been growing. But does it really make a difference in a company's long-term success? Especially in places like China, where the business scene is rapidly changing? A recent study looked into this by examining data from

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Health Goals in Southeast Asia: A Look at 2030

The United Nations has set some big goals for the world to reach by 2030. These goals, known as the Sustainable Development Goals, include targets for health and well-being. For the countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, there are some serious hurdles to overcome. These n

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