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Manuscript of “Two Leaves from the Mirror of Human Salvation” formerly used as a book cover (Germany, late 14th century), ink and pigments on medium weight, cream-colored parchment (courtesy the ...

“Here we have a man whose job it is to gather the day’s refuse in the capital,” wrote Charles Baudelaire, invoking the ragpicker, a new type on the streets of his native nineteenth-century Paris.

The recycling industry has long been misunderstood by the general public and politicians. The degree of this misunderstanding has come into better focus over the last year as the “collapse” of the ...

A supplier is experimenting with a new method to make PHA resin — by growing it in plants. The technology may offer a lower-cost way to make the family of bio-based resins. Also, Karen Laird shared a ...

LANSING, Mich. — (WLNS) — ‘Go Green’ is taking on another meaning in the city of Lansing. Instead of driving long distances to find a recycling center, residents will now have more options and access ...

During November we celebrate America Recycles Day. It’s one day of celebration, but recycling is an effort that is taking place 24-7 around the world. After all, more than half of the trash you ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LANSING, Mich. — (WLNS) — ‘Go Green’ is taking on another meaning in the city of Lansing. Instead of driving long distances to ...