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Chinese researchers created biodegradable bamboo plastic with 110 MPa tensile strength that decomposes in soil within 50 days. Published in Nature Communications (October 2025), the material outperforms petroleum-based plastics in terms of strength and stability, while maintaining 90% of its original strength after recycling. This makes it a renewable and recyclable alternative for industrial use.

Researchers are turning to phytomining for nickel as a sustainable alternative to destructive mining. Certain flowers naturally absorb nickel, which can then be harvested and refined for use in electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies. This method reduces environmental damage and offers a cleaner, greener path to sourcing critical metals.

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