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    Ecowise developed a plastic-free, dissolvable cleaning tablet using biodegradable formulations supervised by licensed chemists, packaged in compostable cornstarch materials that replace single-use sachets, contributing to 164 million daily uses nationwide across the Philippines.
    Circular Economy
    03.07.26

    Filipino Startup Ecowise Develops Plastic-Free Dissolvable Cleaning Tablet Replacing Sachets and Bottles

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    The real environmental impact of biodegradable plastics depends entirely on end-of-life management, as landfill conditions can trigger methane release that far outweighs any benefits gained by switching away from conventional plastic.
    Circular Economy
    28.05.26

    The Real Environmental Impact of Biodegradable Plastics is More Complex Than it Seems

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    Upcycling cocoa bean shells for a circular economy transforms chocolate production waste into valuable ingredients using natural extraction methods.
    Circular Economy
    27.05.26

    Upcycling Cocoa Bean Shells for a Circular Economy Gets a Sweet Innovation

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    A campus clothing swap allows students to exchange secondhand clothes, reducing textile waste and promoting sustainable fashion habits.
    Circular Economy
    05.05.26

    Campus Clothing Swap Helps Keep Waste Out of Landfills

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    Repair cafés across Europe are transforming the simple act of fixing broken household items into a grassroots movement that cuts waste, reduces emissions, and challenges a throwaway culture one toaster at a time.
    Circular Economy
    05.05.26

    How Repair Cafés in Europe are Changing the Way People Think About Broken Things

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    Reusing concrete in circular construction can extend the lifespan of structural elements by 50 to 100 years, as a new assessment framework developed by Nordic researchers enables buildings to retain value while reducing material waste and emissions.
    Circular Economy
    15.04.26

    A New Science Framework Makes Reusing Concrete in Circular Construction Safer than Ever

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    Recycling glass into sand through Glass Half Full's New Orleans facility processes more than 100,000 pounds of bottles monthly, transforming wine and beer containers into material for Louisiana coastal restoration, disaster relief sandbags, and construction projects.
    Circular Economy
    15.04.26

    Recycling Glass into Sand Helps Protect Louisiana’s Coast from Erosion

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