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Researchers from Aarhus University and the Danish Technological Institute have taken a new approach in the search for enzymes ...

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According to the Punjab government, citizens can earn three green credits by turning kitchen waste into compost. Three green ...

Over a dozen states already have legalized the process. Will North Carolina be next?

A compost bacterium produced CCPUR1, the strongest enzyme yet found for breaking down polyurethane and nylon plastic.