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ALGAE - UNNECESSARY WASTE OR A VALUABLE RESOURCE
Abstract
Can we see opportunities in problems? Can we use the principles of sustainable design and the circular economy as a basis for development and a philosophy of creation?
In many parts of the world, the amount of algae, water plants, micro and macro seaweeds is increasing dramatically and turning beaches into inhospitable, dirty and even dangerous places. This organic waste should and can be used as a resource. As an example of what was said, the author is working on her own developments for insulation material based on green, brown and red algae from Black Sea.
In many parts of the world, the amount of algae, water plants, micro and macro seaweeds is increasing dramatically and turning beaches into inhospitable, dirty and even dangerous places. This organic waste should and can be used as a resource. As an example of what was said, the author is working on her own developments for insulation material based on green, brown and red algae from Black Sea.
Keywords
R&D, algae, water plants, micro and macro seaweeds, building materials, insolation
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