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Coffee Waste Could Make Concrete Stronger and Greener, Scientists Find
New research from RMIT University shows that spent coffee grounds can be transformed into biochar and used to replace a portion of sand in concrete, creating a stronger and more sustainable building material. Heating coffee waste at around 350°C without oxygen produces a fine biochar that boosts concrete’s 28-day strength by roughly 30% when use...
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Google Signs Deal To Buy Carbon Credits From Indian Farms
Google will buy carbon credits from an Indian initiative that turns large amounts of agricultural waste into biochar - a form of charcoal that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and returns it to the soil, it said on Thursday.
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From Latte To Load-Bearing: Australians Brew Up Stronger Concrete with Used Coffee
Not only does this innovative approach turn a waste product into a valuable resource, but it also promises sturdier buildings and infrastructure.
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Can Chocolate Help Tackle Climate Change? New Report Says Yes
This by-product of chocolate production can help reduce carbon emissions and more. Here's how it works!
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World's first solar-powered toilet set for launch in India
The invention consists of eight parabolic mirrors that focus concentrated sunlight to a spot no larger than a postage stamp.
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Coffee Waste Could Make Concrete Stronger and Greener, Scientists Find
New research from RMIT University shows that spent coffee grounds can be transformed into biochar and used to replace a portion of sand in concrete, creating a stronger and more sustainable building material. Heating coffee waste at around 350°C without oxygen produces a fine biochar that boosts concrete’s 28-day strength by roughly 30% when use...
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Google Signs Deal To Buy Carbon Credits From Indian Farms
Google will buy carbon credits from an Indian initiative that turns large amounts of agricultural waste into biochar - a form of charcoal that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and returns it to the soil, it said on Thursday.
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From Latte To Load-Bearing: Australians Brew Up Stronger Concrete with Used Coffee
Not only does this innovative approach turn a waste product into a valuable resource, but it also promises sturdier buildings and infrastructure.
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Can Chocolate Help Tackle Climate Change? New Report Says Yes
This by-product of chocolate production can help reduce carbon emissions and more. Here's how it works!
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World's first solar-powered toilet set for launch in India
The invention consists of eight parabolic mirrors that focus concentrated sunlight to a spot no larger than a postage stamp.
