Scientists develop new regenerating hydrogel that can cool overheating phones and computers and convert waste heat into electricity Thin hydrogel film straps to phone batteries to convert waste heat to electricity The new polymer-based film transfers electrons when heated to generate power Water inside the hydrogel then evaporates to cool the patch has a cooling … Read more
An eco-warrior spending lockdown sorting through 39 stone of plastic waste he found on a single beach was shocked to find three cereal box toys from 62 years ago. Rob Arnold, 62, has been beach-cleaning near his home in Liskeard, Cornwall, for the last seven years, but made fighting microplastics his full-time mission since he … Read more
Yes, restaurants are shut, parties banned and relatives reduced to flickering images on computer screens — but at least we have our beloved showbiz to keep us happy on TV, right? Wrong. One of the forgotten casualties of the coronavirus crisis is the entertainment industry — in fact, this is becoming the spring when all … Read more
Spike in demand for protective equipment, takeaway food packaging and single-use water bottles during the coronavirus pandemic is leading to a worrying surge in plastic waste, researcher warns By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:37 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 12:37 BST, 16 April 2020 A spike in demand for protective equipment, takeaway packaging … Read more
Cases of fly-tipping across Britain have sky rocketed as coronavirus chaos sweeps the nation, with many tips up and down the country being closed completely or left severely short staffed. Selfish individuals have used the window of opportunity while the nation rallies together to tackle Covid-19 to dispose of unwanted items, causing scenes of filth and … Read more
Runner, 36, completes a MARATHON in his own back garden so his training for the cancelled London race doesn’t go to waste – and even uses precious toilet roll for the finishing line James Page was training for an ultra-marathon and the London Marathon Both races were postponed so the Sidcup runner decided to compete … Read more
ALABAMA Alabama health officials on Tuesday ordered the closure of day cares, senior centers and on-site restaurant dining in six counties to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The order from the Alabama Department of Public Health applies to Jefferson County, which has the highest number of cases, and the surrounding counties of Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. … Read more
I’ll toast to that! Warburtons launches its first ever BEER made from wonky crumpets in a bid to tackle food waste The UK retailer is now selling the 4.2 per cent IPA, called The Toasted Crumpet It is made from wonky crumpets that don’t make the cut into their packets Beer is the shop’s first non-baked … Read more