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Quilted circular purse with adjustable bow straps

Made quilted squares using secondhand scraps and this tutorial, then cut them into circles, layered them to make external pockets, and made a purse. The external pockets are held together with hidden velcro strips, and the straps are two strips of fabric that can be ties and adjusted to different lengths. This is yet another late birthday present for a friend.

[probablyasocialecologist]

New Technique to Extract Gold From Old Electronics Could Make a Fortune, Scientists Say

Researchers have devised a novel way to extract gold from electronic waste, a sustainable method that is based on a food industry byproduct.

A team of researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland has made a discovery that they say could turn recycling e-waste into a literal goldmine. The researchers devised a novel way to extract precious metal from electronic waste, a sustainable method that is based on a byproduct from the food industry. And it's pretty lucrative as well. For each dollar spent, the team suggests you could make $50 worth of gold. Best of all, they say, it's an incredibly environmentally friendly process. The team found that protein fibril sponges, made from protein-rich byproducts from cheesemaking, can be used to extract the gold from discarded e-waste.

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According to the World Health Organization, e-waste is the fastest-growing solid waste stream in the world, with millions of electrical devices being discarded and thrown away. Without being recycled properly, this waste is not only incredibly harmful to the environment, but it can also be toxic to humans.

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Not to brag or anything but...

[magicaltrash]

The Reedy Creek Improvement District, the original governmental body with jurisdiction over the land forming Walt Disney World, was renamed to Central Florida Tourism Oversight District by Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023 after a political battle over control of the jurisdiction - and a whole lot of stupidity. Beyond the battle between Disney and Florida governmental entities, one questions the design choices and branding emphasis for the CFTOD when the largest word in the logo is "DISTRICT" - nailed it! In any case, trash cans proclaiming this updated labeling were introduced to Disney Springs in 2024. These replaced the previous Reedy Creek “planet with rings” logo introduced in 2017 as part of RCID's 50th anniversary - which had previously replaced the "broccoli over water" design. // Walt Disney World, Disney Springs, Parking Garage, 2019 [Source: LaughingPlace.com. Used by Permission.]

[bluenosetrading]

In today's video, I will be going over the process I use to reclaim and recycle unfired clay scraps in my studio practice. I recycle my clay manually on plaster slabs without the use of an expensive pugmill. Having a regular studio practice of recycling your clay is a great way to reduce waste and save money. Thank you so much for tuning in this week, I hope you enjoy learning new ways to reduce waste in your studio. https://youtu.be/mEachGd1utc

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Ungewöhnliche Idee: Biogas aus "Pommes-Abwasser"

Weg von Erdgas und Öl, hin zur nachhaltigen Produktion: Keine leichte Aufgabe vor allem für die Industrie mit ihrem hohen Energieverbrauch.

Weg von Erdgas und Öl, hin zur nachhaltigen Produktion: Keine leichte Aufgabe vor allem für die Industrie mit ihrem hohen Energieverbrauch. In einer Pommes-Fabrik in Rain am Lech gibt es dafür eine außergewöhnliche Lösung: Biogas aus Pommes-Abwasser.

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Polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam, is a commonly used plastic in packaging and insulation industry. However, recycling is extremely difficult, and most places do not accept collection for recycling. Many countries around the world and some states in the US have enacted a total or partial ban on polystyrene foam. However, it is still one of the most widely used plastics, several million tons are produced each year.

Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia have discovered that a type of beetle larva can eat, and completely decompose styrofoam, which is notoriously difficult to recycle. The larvae of the Zophobas morio beetle have enzymes in their intestines that can break down the polystyrene. Chris Rinke, senior lecturer in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences at the University of Queensland, said: “This larva is like a small recycling plant, chopping polystyrene with its mouth and then letting the bacteria in its intestine decompose”

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