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....

Africa unites for a circular future – new continental Action Plan sets the stage for sustainable innovation

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 22, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The newly launched Continental Circular Economy Action Plan for Africa marks a major milestone in building a shared framework that enables investment, policy alignment, and innovation across the continent. The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) announced...

Study reveals foot traffic as surprising driver of river pollution

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 22, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

A pilot study has revealed that everyday pedestrian movement—such as walking, kicking, or brushing past litter—can unintentionally propel waste into rivers, adding a previously overlooked human factor to the global plastic pollution crisis. Researchers from...