USA season 60 has started out like any good drama reality-TV show that has to keep the viewers still entertained after a very slow previous season focused on the pandemic. Character changes feel sharp and season specific. National tone swings dramatically as early season plot twists (assassinations,

Using Teflon in a circular economy creating fluoride.

"The process employs cheap and readily available chunks of sodium metal, proceeding rapidly at room temperature, in the absence of any organic solvent to form sodium fluoride (NaF) in 98% yield."

"Researchers discovered how to stabilize a high-performance sodium compound, giving sodium-based solid-state batteries the power and stability they’ve long lacked."

AI to spark new recyclable plastics design | WashU McKelvey School of Engineering share.google/h0pgYBUeAZUk...

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Fenugreek and okra to be used to filer plastics out water.
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Algae producing enzymes for the degradation of plastics that can then be turned into bioplastics

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Love seeing their work put out there.

Sandia Labs' breakthrough uses microencapsulated catalysts that trigger plastic degradation via heat or light, enabling controlled breakdown from within. This innovation offers a promising path toward improved recycling efficiency and reduced plastic waste.
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An interesting article makes a solid point; real change needs more than just tearing down bad systems. Without compassion, forgiveness, and a clear plan for rebuilding, things often end up just as corrupt. True progress comes from creating better systems, not just fighting the old ones.

Did you know less than 10% of plastic waste gets recycled? Most of it is shipped overseas, polluting land and water. Should we rethink plastic recycling and focus on reducing waste instead? Let’s talk solutions! #WasteWars #PlasticCrisis #SustainableFuture

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UNEP report highlights the need to shift from wasteful practices to a circular economy, emphasizing recycling, resource efficiency, & sustainable design. Adopting circular strategies can reduce pollution, drive economic growth, & improve public health, making it essential for a sustainable future.

Researchers found fungi from sand, seaweed, corals, and sponges that break down polyurethane. Some species degraded it faster when gradually introduced to more plastic. Promising for plastic waste solutions! #Biodegradation #FungiPower #CircularEconomy #recycling

The process hinges on flash Joule heating, where plastic waste is rapidly heated to high temperatures in a short span of time. This rapid heating causes the plastic polymers to break down, releasing hydrogen gas and leaving behind graphene as a byproduct.

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Subsidies create a structural bias that favors virgin plastic over recycled plastic, despite the latter's environmental benefits. Reducing fossil fuel subsidies and supporting recycling infrastructure would make recycled plastics more competitive, helping shift the market toward a circular economy.