Polymer Editing Can Upcycle Waste Into Higher Performance Plastics
Adam Malin/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy By editing the polymers of discarded plastics, chemists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a way to generate new macromolecules with more valuable properties than those of the starting material. Upcycling may help remedy the roughly 450 million tons of plastic discarded worldwide annually, of which only 9% gets recycled; the rest is incinerated or winds up in landfills, oceans or elsewhere……Continue […]#sustainabilitymatters — Public Fediverse posts
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The more processed food is the more you pay for the packaging. There are some foods, like water and soda where the cost of the bottle, cap, and transportation is more than the value of the drink.
Potato chips cost less than the packaging you buy it in. The package contains 70% air.
Most cereals you buy, what you are actually paying for, is the packaging, not the food.
It's wild.
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Earth Day
Giornata della Terra torna anche nel 2026 con un’energia nuova e un tema che parla chiaro:
Restore & Rebalance
un invito globale a ripensare il nostro rapporto con il pianeta. Se nel articolo del 2025 — che i lettori possono ritrovare qui: ⇓
https://perfettamentechic.com/2025/04/22/giornata-della-terra-earth-day/
si raccontavano le origini dell’Earth Day e il suo spirito pionieristico, quest’anno il focus si sposta sulle azioni concrete e sulle innovazioni ambientali che stanno ridisegnando il futuro.
🌍 Cosa c’è di nuovo nel 2026
- Raddoppiano le iniziative locali: dalle “strade verdi temporanee” nelle città europee ai laboratori di riciclo creativo per famiglie, l’Earth Day diventa sempre più un evento diffuso e partecipato.
- Debutto delle “Eco-Pledge Cards”: una campagna internazionale che invita ogni cittadino a scegliere un impegno personale per l’ambiente, da conservare per un anno.
- Tecnologie green protagoniste: nel 2026 si parla molto di bioplastica di nuova generazione, capace di degradarsi in poche settimane, e dei primi prototipi di micro-filtri domestici per ridurre le microplastiche nelle acque reflue.
- Focus sul Mediterraneo: l’Italia partecipa con un programma speciale dedicato alla tutela delle coste e alla riduzione dell’inquinamento marino, con eventi da Trieste a Palermo.
- Ritorno dei “Citizen Scientists”: migliaia di volontari raccolgono dati su biodiversità urbana, qualità dell’aria e presenza di insetti impollinatori, contribuendo a un grande database globale.
🌱 Un filo rosso con il 2025
Se l’articolo precedente raccontava la storia e il significato dell’Earth Day, il 2026 rappresenta la sua evoluzione naturale: meno celebrazione simbolica, più azione quotidiana. Il messaggio è semplice e potente:
la sostenibilità non è un evento annuale, ma un’abitudine da coltivare ogni giorno.
✨ Perché questa giornata conta ancora
Perché, nonostante i progressi, il pianeta continua a chiedere attenzione. E l’Earth Day rimane un’occasione preziosa per fermarsi, respirare e ricordare che ogni gesto — anche il più piccolo — può fare la differenza.
Autore: Lynda Di Natale Fonte: web Immagine: AI
#abitaregreen #ambienteitaliano #ambientepulito #amolaterra #AmorePerLaNatura #ariadinatura #arteenatura #artigianatosostenibile #bellezzaalnaturale #cambiareabitudini #chicecologico #consapevolezzaAmbientale #curaambientale #designnaturale #EarthDay #EcoConsapevolezza #ecofriendly #ecostyle #EducazioneAmbientale #eleganzaverde #fiorichic #fiorirecolcuore #futuroverde #gentilezzaverde #gestichic #giornatadellaterra #giornatamondialedellaterra #greenerfuture #impegnoverde #inarmoniacolnatura #italianegreen #madreterra #minimalgreen #minimalistgreenlife #modaconsapevole #modasostenibile #mondoverde #naturachic #naturapoetica #naturaviva #natureinspired #pianetasostenibile #pianetaverde #protectourplanet #respiralaterra #respirolibero #rifiorire #rispettoambientale #salvailpianeta #scelteverdi #Sostenibilità #sostenibilmente #stilediterra #stilegreen #sustainabilitymatters #terraèvita #vitaecologica #viverebio #viviverde -
Former FEMA director Craig Fugate highlights how extreme weather events increasingly fall outside historical models, undermining assumptions built on a century of predictable climate patterns, with insurers now abandoning high-risk areas. This March's Southwest heat wave, per a flash analysis, was virtually impossible without climate change, which boosted temperatures by up to 7.2°F. Scientists attribute this to human-induced warming from fossil fuel emissions. As infrastructure and planning fail under unprecedented extremes, the need for urgent action becomes clearer. Want to see how climate change is reshaping our world? Click here: https://apnews.com/article/heat-southwest-warming-climate-disasters-extreme-deadly-0c3ef415241d3275fd9c260d57ccc3e5 #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #ClimateAction #FEMA #SustainabilityMatters #ClimateEmergency
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Bringing sustainability into the way your business operates! #SustainableBusiness #GreenBusiness #EcoFriendlyBusiness #BusinessTips #FutureOfBusiness #SustainabilityMatters
Posted into Sustainable Living Magazine @sustainable-living-magazine-Lowcarbnocarb
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We treat water like a resource. But it is our mirror. #environment #sustainability #climateaction #watersecurity #sustainabilitymatters #environmentalhealth #futurethinking #watercycle #life #future #nature
https://medium.com/@mohindroo.sanjay66/the-truth-we-keep-ignoring-about-water-and-life-b97655dac0f1 -
“1 Minute - from our friends at Sustainable Human: ‘Sustainability begs a question: What do you want to sustain…’”
🔗 https://youtu.be/F3HuimkJ8c8
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Nature doesn’t take orders. She gives them. We’d do well to listen. #Innovation #SustainabilityMatters #Nature #RegenerativeDesign #SustainableBusiness #FutureOfWork #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #GreenTech #NatureFirst #Sustainability
https://medium.com/@mohindroo.sanjay66/we-cannot-command-nature-except-by-obeying-her-francis-bacon-0be09e415696 -
Adani Shines at IAA Olive Crown Awards 2025: Wins Green Advertiser & Corporate Crusader of the Year
#TycoonWorld #AdaniGroup #IAAOliveCrownAwards2025 #CorporateSocialCrusader #GreenAdvertiserOfTheYear #SustainabilityMatters #AdaniHKKDH #PankhaFilm #CleanEnergyIndia #AwardWinningCampaign #SustainableAdvertising #CreativeForACause #EnvironmentalLeadership #BuildingABetterFuture #GreenIndia #CorporateResponsibility #DigitalExcellence #TVFilmAward #AdaniForSustainability
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🌊⚠️ The world's largest rivers are losing flow! 😱🚨
What’s causing this crisis, and what does it mean for us? 👇
👉 https://blog.rapusia.org/climate_crisis/2685/the-world-s-largest-rivers-are-losing-flow/
#ClimateCrisis 🌍 #WaterScarcity 💧 #RiversInDecline 🌊 #EnvironmentalAlert ⚠️ #SustainabilityMatters 🌱
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Leonardo’s Iceberg Speech
Leonardo DiCaprio stands amidst melting icebergs, flanked by penguins and a globe wearing a top hat, as he delivers a poignant message about climate change. The setting sun reflects the urgency of preserving our planet. #LeonardoDiCaprio #ClimateAction #SaveThePlanet #IcebergAwareness #PenguinAllies #SustainabilityMatters #GlobalWarmingCrisis #SunsetForEarth
https://hahabotics.com/leonardos-iceberg-speech/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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🆕 Neue Blogreihe zur Wechselwirkung von Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit 🌳 🤖
Heute hat unser Kompetenzzentrum Öffentliche IT den ersten Beitrag einer neuen Blogreihe veröffentlicht: https://www.oeffentliche-it.de/-/digitalisierung-des-oeffentlichen-sektors-nachhaltig-in-die-zukunft-eine-integration-zweier-perspektiven
Im ersten Beitrag beschäftigt sich unser ÖFIT-Wissenschaftler Dorian Wachsmann mit den zwei Perspektiven der "doppelten Gestaltungsaufgabe" von Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit.
#sustainability
#sustainabilitymatters
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Embark on a sustainable travel adventure with Tiger Trail Travel and be a catalyst for positive change. Together, let's preserve our planet and uplift local communities. 🌏🤝
https://laos-adventures.com/sustainability
#UnforgettableMemories #SustainabilityMatters #sustourlaos #laos #cbt #responsibletravel #luangprabang #caring #positiveimpact #sustainability #SustainabilityJourney #TigerTrailTravel
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🚮 Join our efforts to reduce waste and promote recycling. Through our waste management initiatives, we're creating a cleaner and greener environment for all. We do not use plastic when possible and if we have to (drinking bottles when hiking) we reuse or recycle. Let's make a difference together.
https://laos-adventures.com/sustainability
#ZeroWaste #SustainabilityMatters #sustourlaos #laos #cbt #responsibletravel #luangprabang #caring #positiveimpact #sustainability
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🌺 Immerse yourself in the beauty of Laos while making a positive impact. With Tiger Trail Travel, you'll have the opportunity to support local economies, preserve cultural traditions, and protect natural wonders.
https://laos-adventures.com/sustainability
#EthicalTravel #SustainabilityMatters #sustourlaos #laos #cbt #responsibletravel #luangprabang #caring #positiveimpact #sustainability
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🌿 Choose Tiger Trail Travel for an eco-friendly adventure! We're passionate about environmental protection. From reducing waste to conserving energy, we're taking steps to ensure a greener future for all.
https://laos-adventures.com/sustainability
#ProtectOurPlanet #SustainabilityMatters #sustourlaos #laos #cbt #responsibletravel #luangprabang #caring #positiveimpact #sustainability
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💚 Join us on a journey where every step counts! Our team at Tiger Trail Travel is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and making a difference. Let's travel responsibly together. Picture is from our 1-day Kuangsi Waterfall hike.
https://laos-adventures.com/sustainability
#SustainableTravel #SustainabilityMatters #sustourlaos #laos #cbt #responsibletravel #luangprabang #caring #positiveimpact #sustainability
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🏡 Experience the warmth of Laotian hospitality through our homestay programs. Tiger Trail Travel promotes community-based tourism, providing economic opportunities for local families and preserving cultural heritage.
https://laos-adventures.com/ft-2#HomestayExperience #SustainabilityMatters #sustourlaos #laos #cbt #responsibletravel #luangprabang #caring #positiveimpact #sustainability
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We have a big problem with waste in the EU. In 2020, we exported over 27 million tonnes of waste outside the EU, which is a 75% increase since 2004! That's a lot of waste, and it's not good for our planet.
To make things worse, we doubled our hazardous waste shipments from the EU between 2001 and 2019. This is not the direction we want to go in. We need to do something about it!
That's why I proposed a phased-in ban on the export of plastic waste outside the EU. This is a good start, but we need to do more. We need to scale up recycling capacity and reduce plastic waste in the first place.
As Europeans, we used to be resourceful, but now we are wasteful. We need to change the EU's waste economy and make sure we're taking care of our planet.
Here are some concrete proposals:
1. Increase recycling capacity to reduce waste.
2. Reduce plastic waste by implementing stricter regulations on plastic production and usage.
3. Promote sustainable consumption practices to reduce waste generation.
4. Encourage the use of biodegradable materials instead of non-biodegradable plastics.#WasteNot #PlasticFree #SustainabilityMatters #ResourcefulEurope
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🌐🔎 Classified Update from the CIA! 🌍💥
Today, we reflect upon our historical efforts during the 1970s and shed light on the complex dynamics surrounding the green economy and the global war on warming. 🌿❄️
🌱🌍 In the pursuit of our mission, the CIA was involved in various initiatives during that era. While it is true that our actions occasionally entailed influencing political landscapes, it is important to consider the broader context and historical circumstances of the time. 📜🔍
🕵️♂️🌎 Our aim was to ensure the stability of the infinite capitalism, protect American interests, and mitigate potential disruptions caused by the shifting energy landscape. However, we acknowledge that some of our actions may have had unintended consequences, for which we take responsibility. 🤝💔
🔀🌎 Today, our focus has evolved. We are actively engaged in the global efforts to combat climate change protestors and promote late stage capitalist practices. Our commitment lies in supporting the fight against transition to cleaner energy sources, while also fostering economic stability and security for the 1%. 🌿💪
🤝🌍 We recognize the urgent need for collaboration and international cooperation to address the challenges of our time. Our endeavors now prioritize finding common ground between the 1% and environmental sustainability, seeking win-win solutions that benefit both "people" and the planet. 🌍🌱
🌐🌿 We are dedicated to transparent and ethical practices, learning from the past, and ensuring a positive impact on our shared future. Together, let us build a browner, more fragile world that benefits all special interest groups, communities, and future generations of billionaires. 🌎🤝
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We were delighted to collaborate with the European Commission this week to launch "ReSet The Trend" – a campaign designed to engage Europeans in the battle against fast fashion. 🙌🌍
Discover how the EU is supporting sustainable and circular textiles: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/reset-trend-2023-01-26_en
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Why I stopped buying too much produce and started meal planning
Meal planning can be tough, especially when we have good intentions but end up wasting food and resources.
Janice Phillips is a nurse and public policy advocate.
https://youtube.com/shorts/bXy5uCeH0bw
Listen here: https://kevinmd.com/podcast
#mealplanning #sustainability #foodwaste #consciousconsumption #zerowaste #sustainableliving #sustainablediet #sustainabilitymatters #planetfirst #sustainablechoices #greentips #ecofriendly