Studio Foronda

04/09/2026

04/01/2026

Representing Washington DC Music. 30 years of Thievery Corporation. Last night in New Haven, CT

03/23/2026

I am in the March FOUND Album:

This year's Illustration album will showcase a curated collection of artists, each distinct in style, voice, and visual perspective. From bold graphic compositions to intricate traditionally rendered details, from conceptual storytelling to refined editorial aesthetics, this collection highlights th...

03/04/2026

Boy & Mandala, Acrylic Paint / Mixed Media / Digital

03/04/2026

Hope he comes this time. Digital / Mixed Media - Super Guy

12/26/2025

london - Amara: turkish/asian cuisine

08/19/2025

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08/03/2025

Korean scientists have unveiled a revolutionary method that transforms plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using only sunlight. Through a process called photocatalysis, plastic is broken down in the presence of a special catalyst, releasing hydrogen gas—one of the cleanest fuels available today.

This dual-purpose solution not only tackles global plastic pollution but also offers a zero-emission alternative for energy production. The system requires no electricity and generates hydrogen without producing CO₂, making it an environmentally friendly breakthrough.

As hydrogen gains traction in clean transportation and industrial applications, this technology could redefine plastic waste as a renewable resource.

08/01/2025

Scientists have discovered a type of fungus that can break down plastic – and fast.

Aspergillus tubingensis was found in a landfill in Pakistan. What makes it extraordinary? It can break down polyurethane – one of the world’s most stubborn plastics – in a matter of weeks. Normally, this material takes hundreds of years to degrade.

Here’s how it works.

This fungus secretes special enzymes that weaken the chemical bonds in plastic polymers. Once the structure starts breaking down, the fungus essentially digests the material – converting it into simpler, harmless compounds. All this happens on the surface of the plastic, meaning it doesn’t need to be fully buried or shredded to work.

This process is known as mycoremediation – using fungi to break down environmental pollutants. And it’s not just polyurethane.

Other fungi, like Pestalotiopsis microspora from the Amazon rainforest, can even survive entirely on plastic in oxygen-free environments, making them ideal for landfills or even deep-sea cleanup.

Fungal enzymes are now being studied to create industrial-scale solutions – from bioreactors to plastic-degrading sprays.

The hope? A natural, low-cost, and scalable way to reduce the mountains of plastic waste choking our ecosystems.

Read the study:
Khan, Sehroon, et al. “Biodegradation of Polyester Polyurethane by Aspergillus tubingensis.” Environmental Pollution, vol. 225, Mar. 2017, pp. 469–480. ScienceDirect.