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How Packaging Pictograms Shape Consumer Decisions in Seconds

2 months ago

These minimalist symbols guide billions of daily decisions, yet their sophisticated design process remains largely invisible to consumers.

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Leasing, Not Landfilling: Rethinking Electronics to Cut E-Waste

2 months ago

E-waste leasing and product-as-a-service models cut electronic waste by improving design, take-back, lease returns, and secure recycling.

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Managing Plastic and Food Waste Through Insect Farming

2 months ago

Insect farming using mealworms and black soldier fly larvae offers a two-step solution to manage plastic and food waste while…

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Limiting Volatile Organic Compounds in PP Wood-Plastic Composites

2 months ago

A recent study investigated how additives can reduce odor emissions from wood-plastic composites (WPCs), increasing their applicability for indoor use.

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Zeolites: A Mineral’s Role in Upcycling Plastic Waste

2 months ago

Incorporating zeolites into plastic recycling could signal a significant advancement for sustainability.

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PFAS-Free Liquid Cooling Hardware for AI Data Centers

2 months ago

Fluorine-free polymers are redefining liquid cooling hardware, delivering chemical stability and dielectric strength without relying on PFAS.

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When Microplastics Meet PFAS: A Toxic Partnership in the Environment

3 months ago

Study reveals how different microplastics, especially polyamides, strongly adsorb PFAS, shaping pollution risks and remediation strategies.

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PFAS in Cosmetics: The Hidden Risk

3 months ago

Study reveals hidden PFAS in long-wear cosmetics, exposing health and environmental risks and calling for more transparent labels.

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From Raincoats to Flooring: PVC’s Dual Life in Fashion and Construction

3 months ago

PVC extends from flexible, RF-weldable coated fabrics to rigid, load-bearing profiles in buildings and flooring systems.

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Enzyme-Activated PVC: Redefining Vinyl’s End-of-Life Pathway

3 months ago

Hyphyn introduces enzyme-driven PVC biodegradation, achieving over 90% breakdown under ASTM D5511; however, real-world landfill validation remains pending.