Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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