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Plants are a living thing, so how are they and global agriculture affected uniquely by the rise in microplastics? Researchers have discovered that microplastic particles, which are ever present in our global environment, can lower a plant’s ability to carry out photosynthesis. The reduction of a vital biological process
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This article explores the conversations on microplastics from a different source. This article by Harvard medical, aims to stir its readers into action and uses strong evacuation language to press the dangers of microplastics. The study of whether and how microplastics — particles smaller than 5 millimeters that slough off plastic
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This article explores the conversations on microplastics from different source. This article is by a plastic manufacturers organization that currently profits on the production of plastic products. Microplastics are plastic particles, generally considered a subset of plastic debris, characterized by size: from 5 millimeters (mm) down to the nanometer range.
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In general, microplastics are synthetic polymer compounds that form when large plastic materials are fragmented and micronized to a size ≤5 mm. (Lee) When considering large scale environmental and human health impacts of microplastic, it is important to know where it is coming from to get at its source. In
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How can we transform a fleeting space, like the backseat of a car, into a sanctuary of calm and connection? This is not merely about aesthetics; it's about the deliberate orchestration of sensory experiences. We often toss around the phrase “good vibes” casually, but did you know it
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Through this article, I am exploring how the careful selection of color can transform the chaotic, often frustrating, experience of a car's backseat. Color is a powerful communication tool and can be used to signal action, influence mood, and even influence physiological reactions. Certain colors have been associated
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This collection turns lighting into a material experience rather than just a functional element. I am interested in this exploration of how light interacts with spaces and textured surfaces; transforming something ordinary into a dynamic, tactile experience that invites touch and engagement. Ceramic lighting continues to surprise us – first with
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The power of sensory design, both in this context of healthcare and my personal inquiry of automobiles, explores endless possibilities available in the world of design. This reading helps to contextualize the importance of ambiance when designing for comfort and relaxation. Designing with the Senses in Mind People assess their
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Reading this article reinforced just how much our senses influence comfort and emotional well-being. It emphasized that even the smallest shifts, like adjusting the quality of light, temperature of the seats, or improving airflow can deeply affect how safe, calm, and engaged we feel in a space. Indoor environmental
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With focusing on the future of recycling, the articles that I read influenced my idea of Pocket Recycling Parks. Similarly to a regular pocket park, which is green space in a smaller urban area, it provides bins to dispose of plastic waste that people aren't quite sure how
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CDME - Site visit * Point of Contact: Lili Hurst * September 2nd, 2025 * Facilitators: Everyone * Writer: Jessica Our team visited CDME, the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, to see how a local Laboratory Coordinator is trying to tackle the PLA waste issue. Lili Hurst has reached out to many schools and
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With my special interest being the future of recycling, the issue of the plastics in waterways appeared on my radar. In Columbus we have many clubs and organizations focusing on cleaning the watershed like with FLOW (Friends of the Lower Olentangy river Watershed) or the river specifically with Scioto Sweep.