Good News Notes: “Science graduate Marcos Ulloa, who did his Masters degree at Queen Mary University, aims to set up Britain’s first commercial land-based seaweed farm to mass produce the substance. The 27-year-old from Canary Wharf has found a way to use dried or fresh seaweed as wrapping for food products and other uses instead of plastics. ‘The material can reduce the waste accumulated in landfills,’ he explains….
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Study of 8,600 species reveals how 5 crafty birds turn adversity into an advantage
Good News Notes: “Forget the early bird. In an increasingly human-dominated natural environment, it’s the crafty bird who wins big. Birds that devise creative ways to adapt to their surroundings are more likely to have a stable or even increasing population, compared to less flexible birds. That’s the upshot of a huge new study of…
Young scientist develops banana leaf technology as an alternative to plastic
Good News Notes: “Plastic pollution is a serious threat to the world and alternatives are the need of the hour. Many environmentalists are looking at sustainable alternatives that do not harm the environment. From biodegradable sanitary pads to steel straws, many innovations have been made to address this global issue. Read more at https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2020/02/young-scientist-banana-leaf-technology-reusable-alternative-plastic“ View…
Kenyan scientist builds with bottles to beat plastic pollution
Good News Notes: “Hope Mwanake understands the plastic pollution crisis facing Kenya better than most.” “An environmental scientist who ran a waste collection service in Kenya’s central town of Gilgil, she witnessed first hand the mountains of plastic buckets, bottles and jerry cans discarded by residents, hotels, shops and schools.” “Along with business partner and…