When we think of nature, we usually picture forests, rivers, seas, and mountains—a world that exists independently of human activity. However, in the modern world, the boundary between nature and human influence is increasingly blurred. Since ancient times, humans have not only used natural resources but have actively altered ecosystems around them. Today, there exists…
Walk into any supermarket in 2025, and you’ll see the word biodegradable splashed across packaging everywhere: coffee cups, shopping bags, cutlery, phone cases, even shoes. These products promise an eco-friendly future — one where everything naturally returns to the earth. But how much of that promise is true? As the global market for biodegradable materials…
In the race to combat climate change, technology is often seen as both culprit and cure. The digital revolution that gave us smartphones, streaming, and cloud computing has also contributed to rising energy demand and e-waste. Yet, in recent years, a new generation of connected devices — known collectively as the Internet of Things (IoT)…