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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Despite being a centerpiece of celebrations the world over, fireworks displays often release toxic chemicals into the environment; researchers are developing a new generation of fireworks that shine as bright but leave less of an impact.
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GENEVA, -- Efforts by the world's leading cement companies knocked down carbon dioxide emissions from the industry’s manufacturing process by 35 percent even while production climbed by 53 percent, according to a new report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Cement Sustainability Initiative.
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Japanese Coast Guard Experiments with PET Bottle Lifesavers
Who needs expensive life vests when you can make cheap lifesavers out of used plastic bottles?
The Kagawa Pref. Regional Japanese Coast Guard is experimenting with PET bottle lifesavers at three popular fishing breakwaters in an attempt to save both money and lives.
The plastic lifesavers cost only ¥200, while new lifesavers cost ¥5000 to ¥20,000 depending on the size.
Japan's Coast Guard first started using PET bottle flotation devices after junior high school students rescued a drowning person with a raft cobbled together from 16 plastic bottles.
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