Startup creates wealth by turning waste to plastic lumber.

A start-up in Tanzania called EcoAct are recycling consumer waste into plastic lumber, which it calls “an affordable alternative to timber.This reduce the use of building material manufactured from wood. EcoAct believes this will help to preserve forests and have a positive effect on climate change. The startup is on a quest to create sustainable jobs for people in marginalized communities while preserving the environment and reducing effects of climate change by providing eco-friendly quality building products. The startup's vision is to turn waste to wealth by creating ecofriendly products and empowering people. read

Tackling plastic pollution with worms

Scientists report that mealworms can biodegrade Styrofoam and other types of plastic in their gut. The findings could potentially lead to new methods to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, according to researchers. watch video here; http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2110b19db9d2bc66c1f29c8a86647587.htm