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Plastic Removed from Amazonian Rivers Turned into Construction Material

Plastic waste removed from Amazonian rivers has found a new destination in Bel�m, the capital of Par�, where it is turned into aggregate used to manufacture construction components. The technology, developed by Par�-based startup FlexStone in partnership with researchers at UFPA (Federal University of Par�), uses plastic waste collected by the Promares project, an initiative aimed at reducing…

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