Using current analytical methods, it is hard and laborious to detect synthetic nanomaterials directly in the environment. Therefore, there is (still) no evidence from measurements as to how many ...

Materials flow (commodities) refers to the systematic analysis and quantification of the movement of physical commodity materials—such as metals, fossil fuels, biomass, or construction ...

A recent assessment of material flows for various resins indicates a need for significant improvement in recovery and end-of-life processes to ensure a truly circular ...

Since their initial isolation, graphene sheets have been utilized across a broad range of industries. However, substantial research is required to investigate the possible environmental dangers of ...

Sustainable, renewable and good for the climate: Wood is the material of the future. But how much of it do we actually have and how do we make best use of it? Researchers have now analyzed the ...

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) launched a Packaging Materials Flow Analysis report Feb. 28, developed in partnership with the Institute of Sustainable Futures. The report maps ...