recycling
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Recycling Paper From Poop: I’m Not Sure I Want To Save The Planet That Badly
Would you lick an envelope made from used toilet paper? One Israeli firm hopes you will. Don’t gag, paper consumption is at an all-time high (damn Belgium, save some for later) and something must be done.
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Retired Wind Turbines Make For Fantastic Playground Equipment
Like any piece of machinery, wind turbines eventually wear out and need to be replaced. And in Europe, instead of just salvaging them for scrap when dismantled, they often find better uses like turning them into playground equipment.
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Hand-Cranked Machine Turns Plastic Bottles Into Thatch Roofs
While they might seem primitive, woven thatch roofs are an effective way to keep out rain while ventilating a home. But in Ecuador, where grass lands are being reclaimed for farming, discarded plastic bottles might just be a better alternative.
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What Happens To Medical Implants When Their Owners Are Cremated
Medical advances mean that many us aren’t just made up of bone and flesh these days: artificial knees, titanium plates and pacemakers make their way into human bodies across the world every day. But what happens to them when their owners are cremated?