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Biodegradable Plastics and the Methane Problem

Biodegradable Plastics and the Methane Problem

By Becky Striepe on June 27, 2011

We’ve talked before about the trouble with biodegradable plastics, and a new study highlighted yet another issue with these plant-based plastic alternatives: in the landfill, biodegradable plastics break down and produce methane.

Category: Food+Drink, Living | Tags: bioplastic, climate change, compostable plastic, compostable plastic methane, Global Warming, greenhouse gases, methane, plastic

Renewable Plastic Made from CO2-Absorbing Algae

Renewable Plastic Made from CO2-Absorbing Algae

By Becky Striepe on May 3, 2010

Scientists are making some great strides in developing plastics made from sugars and even mud. Bioplastic company Cereplast is soon going to be rolling out a plastic made using algae, and it could be a game changer!

Category: Concept+Design, Innovation | Tags: algae, bioplastics, carbon dioxide, Cereplast, co2, greenhouse gases, plastic

A Rock to Absorb Greenhouse Gases?

A Rock to Absorb Greenhouse Gases?

By John Platt on November 10, 2008

What’s the best way to get rid of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Two scientists from Columbia University say a rock may be the solution we’re looking for.

Category: News+Opinion | Tags: carbon dioxide, climate change, Global Warming, greenhouse gases, pollution

Only Trees Can Prevent Forest Fires

Only Trees Can Prevent Forest Fires

By John Platt on October 7, 2008

Forest fires cause terrible devastation every year — not to mention the release of huge amounts of greenhouse gases. Stopping forest fires is hard enough, but what about detecting them before they get to be a problem?

Category: Nature & Science | Tags: alternative energy, climate change, green technology, greenhouse gases

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