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France bans plastic cups, plates and cutlery starting in 2020
They must be replaced by ones made of 50% biologically-sourced materials, biodegradable and home-compostable They must be replaced by ones made of 50% biologically-sourced materials, biodegradable...
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The next day for Rio’s Olympic Stadiums and Arenas
Due to their sustainable design, they can be transformed according to society’s new needs. Due to their sustainable design, they can be transformed according to society’s new needs. In...
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Florida Sinkhole Leaks Hazardous Water Into Aquifer (Video)
Late last week, the Mosaic Company released a statement informing the people of Polk County, Florida that a sinkhole had formed on the grounds of a fertilizer plant they operate. They went on to say t...
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Researchers Develop Theory Behind New Madrid Earthquakes
Researchers along with USGS believe they may have developed a theory to explain the mid-plate earthquakes of the New Madrid Seismic Zone. They theorize that super dense rock exerts a gravitational pul...
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Poor water management likely led to the Ancient Maya collapse
Scientists’ model calculations in TU Wien may have found a (new) explanation Scientists’ model calculations in TU Wien may have found a (new) explanation The reasons why the advanced M...
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Building houses out of plastic waste
A portable machine turns used plastic into bricks A portable machine turns used plastic into bricks The plastic waste and ocean pollution awareness has been rising, especially after the fore...
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The September Issue of TheStructuralEngineer.info Newsletter has been released !
This month TheStructuralEngineer.info is excited to announce the September Issue#104 of its monthly Newsletter! This month TheStructuralEngineer.info is excited to announce the September Issue#104 of...
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Lloyd’s building stands out in London: functionality and modern design
According to “TimeOut London”, Lloyd’s building is one of the most impressive buildings in London. It is an office building and the home of the insurance institution Lloyd’s of London. Its constructio...
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Paris Metro Expansion Estimated to Cost $31.6 Billion
Plans have been unveiled to expand the Paris metro system to connect the city with the greater Ile de France area. Plans have been unveiled to expand the Paris metro system to connect the city with t...
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This simple little nozzle uses 98% less water than a normal tap
It is called the Altered: Nozzle and could revolutionize water conservation It is called the Altered: Nozzle and could revolutionize water conservation The Stockholm-based start-up Alteredis about...
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