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Apparel Industry Leaks Millions of Tons of Plastic Into Environment Each Year, Study Finds

 By Staff A new study finds that waste from the global apparel industry is leaking millions of tons of plastic into the environment each year – an overlooked pollution source which may be getting worse over time. The findings are detailed in a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers, which found that global apparel consumption…
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New Sustainable Labs Program Launched

 By Lani St. Hill The new Sustainable Labs program empowers NC State researchers and lab users to adopt sustainable practices in campus lab spaces.
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Improving Wood Products Could Be a Key to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

 By Staff Harnessing the ability of wood products to store carbon even after harvest could have a significant effect on greenhouse gas emissions and change commonly accepted forestry practices, a new study from NC State researchers suggests. The new study published in the journal Carbon Balance and Management uses carbon storage modeling to link the carbon stored in…
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Tuffy Tumbler Triumphs at Make-A-Thon

 By Lani St. Hill Learn more about NC State Make-A-Thon's winning idea and team from the 2024 sustainability innovation competition.
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