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Tiboo launches bamboo-based paper products website
Tiboo has just launched a new e-commerce website enabling consumers to purchase bamboo-based products including Toilet Paper and Kitchen Rolls. Customers can purchase the products individually, or in packs and can also subscribe to receive regular deliveries throughout the year. Tiboo does not use paper pulp from trees, they use pure bamboo instead which is one of the world’s fastest-growing plants regrowing fully within…
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ACS transformative ‘read and publish’ agreement expands open access in Spain
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 — Researchers affiliated with institutions of the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (Crue) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) will now be able to publish their research articles open access with no additional costs, following a landmark transformative “read and publish” agreement with the Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS). With this…
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Is All Palm Oil Bad and Should You Avoid It?
With climate change wreaking havoc once again, August saw California devastated by the worst wildfire in 18 years, with global heating creating the perfect conditions for this disaster. Unfortunate events like this highlight the important conversations that need to continue taking place around our impact on the planet and its inhabitants. When it comes to sustainable ingredients, things can be…
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Preserving our history through art: What can be done?
Preserving our history through art has never been more important. We often forget it was only in the late 1800s that photographic film was first pioneered and, prior to this, visual history was documented solely through paintings. Indeed, many of us look to the infamous works of Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt to study art history. While…
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Understand the Science behind Condensation and How to Control it this Winter in Your Home
Condensation is a sign of excess humidity in our homes. It happens when warm, moist air contacts a cooler surface, causing the moisture to condense. According to this in-depth article by damp investigation specialists Aspect.co.uk, the most common causes of condensation include drying clothes indoors, showering and even breathing! So where else can condensation occur in our home, why does…
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Norway Identifies Hazardous Substances in Consumer Goods Purchased Online
The Norwegian Environment Agency has released a report into hazardous substances found in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), and sports and leisure goods that are sold online. This is the second report into hazardous substances in consumer goods sold online that the agency has released in 2020. The first, issued on April 30, 2020, found that a large number of…
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PRAKASH CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL AWARDED INDIA’S GREATEST BRANDS OF THE YEAR 2019-2020 AND THE MD MR. MANISH SHAH AWARDED GLOBAL INDIAN OF THE YEAR
VADODARA, INDIA — December 14, 2020 —With a wide range of more than 200 products, and tailor-made distribution and manufacturing solutions for bulk and specialty chemicals across 118 countries, Prakash Chemicals International has been lauded as one of India’s Greatest Brands of the Year 2019-2020 and the Managing Director of Prakash Chemicals International has been awarded Global Indian of the Year 2019-2020 by AsiaOne Magazine. Prakash Chemicals International…
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How Renewable Energy is the Cheapest Option – Even without Subsidies
With decreasing costs, the promise of renewable energy will be realized sooner than we think. Although renewable energy has several advantages to its credit and is the need of the hour, high costs associated with renewable energy have proven to be a major stumbling block. Steady Decline in Renewable Energy Costs But with scientific advancements and innovations such as AI…
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Why do Water Leaks Happen? 5 Factors that Increase Your Chances of Springing a Leak
Water leaks can be devastating. Not only do they waste water, but they can also potentially cause much damage to our homes. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell whether you’ve sprung a leak as most pipework is hidden. However, there are some things to look out for. This article by a London property maintenance company who specialise in detecting…
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Climate Scientists: How Are They Trying to Slow Climate Change?
With 19 of the 20 warmest years on record all occurring since 2001, earth is now the warmest it has been in more than 120,000 years. Calls for action on climate change have often fallen on stony ground for almost 20 years, but now the situation looks increasingly critical. The plans set to make a third runway in Heathrow airport…
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