Researchers in China are investigating whether bamboo could help reduce our reliance on petroleum-based plastics. Bamboo is drawing attention because it grows extremely quickly, requires relatively few agricultural inputs, and absorbs carbon dioxide as it matures. Its fibres are naturally strong, making them suitable for reinforcing plant-based polymers.
In laboratory settings, bamboo fibre composites have demonstrated mechanical strength comparable to certain conventional plastics, particularly in applications such as packaging and lightweight components. Some bamboo-based biopolymers also break down more readily than traditional plastics under controlled composting conditions.
However, moving from promising lab results to large-scale manufacturing presents challenges. Scientists are still studying long-term durability, resistance to moisture and heat, production costs, and how these materials perform outside controlled environments. While bamboo-based plastics are not yet a complete replacement for conventional plastics, ongoing research suggests they could become part of a broader shift toward more sustainable materials.
Nagprotesta ang ilang vendor ng San Jose, Occidental Mindoro dahil hindi pa rin nagsisimulang gawin ang planong bagong palengke kahit isang taon na ang lumipas mula nang maibigay ang proyekto.
Ka-joint venture sa proyekto ang construction company na pagmamay-ari ng mga Discaya.
Nagprotesta ang ilang vendor ng San Jose, Occidental Mindoro dahil hindi pa rin nagsisimulang gawin ang planong bagong palengke kahit isang taon na ang lumipas mula nang maibigay ang proyekto.
Ka-joint venture sa proyekto ang construction company na pagmamay-ari ng mga Discaya.
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Iranians ran to help the injured from an Israeli strike in Tehran on Sunday (June 15) stills taken immediately after one of the attacks show.
The death toll of Israel's attacks on Iran since Friday has climbed to 224, of which 90% are civilians, Iran's state media said on Sunday.
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks against each other on Sunday, killing and wounding civilians and raising concerns of a broader regional conflict, with both militaries urging civilians on the opposing side to take precautions against further strikes.
📷: Reuters
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The list of “non-existent” recipients of the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education’s confidential funds continues to grow, this time with multiple “Fionas,” a “Magellan,” and an individual with the surname “Ewan” — a Filipino slang for “I don’t know.”
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