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“Industrial symbiosis (IS) is a collaborative approach concerning physical exchange of materials, energy, and services among different firms: accordingly, wastes produced by a given firm are exploited as inputs by other firms. This approach is able to generate economic and environmental benefits at the same time, the former for the
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"Yarn producer, Aquafil has designed the ECONYL® Regeneration System, which enables Nylon 6 waste to be regenerated into new Nylon 6 with no loss of quality. Key to success is the Reclaiming Programme, an essential tool to facilitate a reverse supply chain and ensure reliable materials inputs. Aquafil Group
2026-27 Capstone
Rural communities across the United States face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, including hospital closures, long travel distances, and limited medical resources. Companies like Homeward are addressing these challenges by bringing healthcare directly to rural patients through mobile units, in-home visits, virtual care, and community-based support. Their approach
2026-27 Capstone
What if Marble Plastics waste were treated as a local material resource that could circulate between industries rather than staying within the internal company. This is the concept of circular economies. It challenges the linear process that follows the path of taking materials, producing goods, and eventually throwing them away.
2026-27 Capstone
Too Good To Go is a food-waste reduction platform that allows businesses to sell surplus food to consumers at discounted prices. This company is turning potential food waste into a source of revenue for both the company and the businesses while reducing environmental waste. The benefits they are promoting
2026-27 Capstone
Grammy-winning artist, producer and DJ Diplo began an entrepreneurship endeavor named Diplo’s Run Club, which is a 5K fitness-inducing music festival. With no age limits, entire families can participate in healthy activities together (Gratefulweb, 2026). Fitness has always been a major part of Diplo’s life: for
2026-27 Capstone
Community Healthcare Day is inspired by an article about the role of school nurses and how schools can connect students, families, and communities with healthcare resources. This led me to explore the idea of transforming a school into a temporary community healthcare hub, where local healthcare professionals could provide services
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This article talks about six ways to help close the gap in the healthcare crisis in rural communities. Its main argument is that instead of trying to bring patients to healthcare facilities, there are ways to bring healthcare to them. But the challenge, as athenahealth’s research and policy work
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This article explains the concept of medical deserts and how they affect access to healthcare. It discusses how people living in rural or underserved areas may have difficulty accessing necessary medical services because of a lack of healthcare providers and resources. The article also works toward creating a common definition
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The role of school nurses has evolved into being more than just checking children’s temperature. Many nurses have hundreds of children to care for, and current-day media and issues are rising. Despite often working alone, they (1) provide essential management and supervision of care for students with a
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Actions are being taken in rural Wisconsin through St. Croix Health building hospitals and supporting rural communities. This article contains details of the new St. Croix Regional Medical Center, including an emergency department, surgical suits, enhanced outpatient services, and more. The Board Chair of the organization, Trudy Canine, reminds people
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Health care in rural communities is a neglected issue that affects a large portion of the United States. More than 60 million Americans—about one-fifth of the U.S. population—live in rural areas. On average, rural residents are older and generally have worse health conditions than urban residents.