Combining chemical and biological processes is a promising new strategy for the valorization of mixed plastic waste, according to researchers with the Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) Consortium.
Before entering a high school competition to design a wind turbine, Landon Bilka wanted to be an accountant.
The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host a series of workshops around the state this fall and winter that will help lay the groundwork for the development and growth of a circular, bio-based economy in Wisconsin.
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The key to cleaning up dirty energy is … dirt. Soil scientist Zac Freedman is looking at ways to improve sustainable land use, including growing bioenergy crops in former coal-mining regions.
Earlier this fall, WEI experts shared their insights on climate change, why UW–Madison ranks lowest among its peers in sustainability, and how scientists can break free from Twitter's echo chambers and reach new audiences.
What happens when we get comfortable with uncertainty?