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![PhD student recycling plastic bottles for sustainability in the research lab](jpg/person-recycling-plastic-bottle3cbf.jpg)
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5 Ways to Increase Sustainability in Your Research Lab
Implementing sustainability doesn't have to be difficult. Here are 5 ways to conserve energy and reduce waste in your lab. Also, learn what 3 universities have done to be more eco-friendly.
by Sheila Vieira, PhD
9 min
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Brazil and “Styrofoam” Reuse
Expanded polystyrene is often not recycled for many reasons. However, despite difficulties, EPS can and should be recycled. Discover how Brazilian Universities are recycling EPS waste for use in different applications
by Sheila Vieira, PhD
5 min
![person stacking bricks as an eco-friendly construction option for civil engineering](jpg/stacking-bricksceb3.jpg)
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Eco-friendly Construction Materials
Here is a list and description of some of the eco-friendly construction materials with application in civil engineering.
by Sheila Vieira, PhD
10 min
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Properties of Plant Fiber Composites
Brazilian researchers are looking for sustainable alternatives for construction materials. Here you will find some of the properties of plant fiber composites with potential for use in the civil construction.
by Sheila Vieira, PhD
5 min
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How Brazil Is Embracing Sustainability in Civil Engineering
Over the past decades, there has been an increase in frequency and intensity of natural disasters. It feels like we are in a race against time to revert a damage we have caused. Researchers from different countries are engaging to find sustainable solutions to several issues so future generations will also be able to enjoy our planet. Discover how Brazil is involved in this race.
by Sheila Vieira, PhD
12 min