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Circular Economy & Product Design Practices

Did you know every year we throw away materials worth about $2.6 trillion? These are from goods we use quickly and then discard. This large number shows we need to find eco-friendly ways to make and design products. By...

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): The Complete Guide

Did you know Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) uncovers the hidden environmental costs of our daily items? It shows more than 70% of a product's environmental impact happens before we even get it. This fact highlights LCA's key role in...

LCA vs PCF: A Comprehensive Comparison

Did you know electric vehicles over their lifetime emit over 60% less than gas-powered cars? This fact highlights the need for accurate environmental impact evaluations. When it comes to sustainability analysis, there's a big debate between Life Cycle Assessment...

Recycle vs Upcycle: similarities and differences

An amazing 75% of aluminum made in the USA is still being used today. This is thanks to recycling. This fact highlights how recycling and upcycling help keep materials in use longer. Yet, they are not the same. Recycling...

Microplastics: origins, impacts and technical solutions

Did you know that plastic makes up 60% to 80% of marine waste? Shockingly, 90% of floating waste in seas is plastic. This harms our planet’s ecosystems greatly. Tiny particles, known as microplastics, are less than 5 millimeters. They...

What are bio-sourced plastics made from?

Did you know that bioplastics can have up to a 25% smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional fossil-based plastics? Right now, 100% bio-based bioplastics are made at a rate of about 2 million tonnes each year. This is a...

Solar Panels Ageing Factors: Key Influences

What if knowing how solar panels age could maximize your investment? Their efficiency is crucial for a solar power system's performance and cost-effectiveness. Yet, many factors make them age, impacting their long-term value and effectiveness. Different elements like environmental conditions,...

Recycling Lesson: If It Can’t Be Reduced Song, by Pete Seeger

Culture, Recycling & Singing: Pete Seeger was a folk music legend and social justice icon. He used his music to raise awareness of important issues and rally people to action from social rights to anti-war engagement. This song, more...
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