Tag: upcycling
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Earthshot Prize: Prince William Heads to Brazil for Groundbreaking Awards Ceremony
Introduction: A milestone for the Earthshot Prize The Earthshot Prize, founded five years ago by Prince William, is set to take a global stage this year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The ceremony marks the first time the environmentally focused awards are hosted in Latin America, underscoring the prize’s mission to recognize and accelerate bold,…
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Earthshot Prize: Prince William Heads to Brazil for Awards Ceremony
Prince William to Attend Earthshot Prize Ceremony in Brazil The Earthshot Prize, a landmark environmental award founded by Prince William five years ago, is heading to Latin America for the first time as the ceremony takes place in Rio de Janeiro next month. Describing the finalists as “heroes of our time,” the Prince of Wales…
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Reimagining Waste: Scientists Transform Polystyrene into Nylon Precursors
Turning Waste into Raw Material: A Breakthrough in Polystyrene Upcycling Polystyrene, a ubiquitous plastic found in packaging, insulation and countless consumer products, generates millions of tons of waste each year. Global polystyrene waste is estimated at around 20 million tons annually, with only a small fraction recycled. In this context, a novel collaboration led by…