Grapevines can be converted from agricultural waste to biodegradable films for sustainable packaging

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 6, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

A new study from South Dakota State University reveals how grapevine canes can be converted into plastic-like material that is stronger than traditional plastic and will decompose in the environment in a relatively short amount of time. Srinivas Janaswamy is an...

Biodiversity Matters in Every Forest, but Even More in Wetter Ones

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 6, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

Study shows biodiversity in wetter forests has a more pronounced impact than in drier ones, revealing important insights for people working to protect and restore these ecosystems. Biodiversity is important in every ecosystem. Research has shown having a richer...

England sees rise in single-use plastic bag sales

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 5, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

This follows the introduction of the carrier bag charge which was introduced in 2014. According to figures published by Defra, the 102 retailers in England who reported data sold a total of 437 million single-use bags, representing a 7% increase compared to 2023/24....

Awaza gears up to host UN conference on landlocked developing countries

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 5, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

In the city of Awaza, where the Caspian Sea meets the desert, UN and Turkmen flags were raised on Sunday ahead of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), as final preparations continue to welcome world leaders and delegates for...

Hunger lines in Gaza: ‘Food is not enough’

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 4, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

In western Gaza City, displaced people live crammed into cramped tents, and a human tragedy is unfolding across a landscape of hunger. Earning a living has become a daily struggle, and hundreds of men, women and children stand in endless queues, under the scorching...

More travel agencies commit to 14-day flight refunds

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 1, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

More online travel agencies are committing to refund travellers within 14 days for cancelled flights, following dialogue with the EU and consumer authorities. Following a dialogue with the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of...