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Produce 'environmental bags' from shrimp shells
Environment

Produce 'environmental bags' from shrimp shells

In addition to turning waste from shrimp shells into useful products, the project also contributes to reducing the amount of plastic bags used and accumulating in the en…

December 16, 2018
How does Japan handle garbage security?
Environment

How does Japan handle garbage security?

With over 45 million tons of waste per year, Japan successfully developed an efficient waste treatment system, becoming one of the cleanest countries in the world.

December 16, 2018
Climate change increases toxins in food
Environment

Climate change increases toxins in food

Due to struggling to survive in extreme weather conditions, some food plants can produce many toxins harmful to humans and pets.

December 16, 2018
Are we eating plastic waste daily?
Environment

Are we eating plastic waste daily?

According to statistics, every year up to 5 million tons of plastic waste is dumped into oceans around the world, and scientists say, this plastic trash is polluting the…

December 16, 2018