Engineering
Washing Machines: The Overlooked Culprit for Microplastic Emissions
When we think about man-made materials polluting the aquatic environment, microplastics are often overlooked, while plastic bags, bottles and straws receive the most attention. In
Phrase of The Day: “Critical Making”
Dr. Matt Ratto, a professor in the Faculty of Information at U of T, defines critical making as “a mode of materially productive engagement that
Engineering
Washing Machines: The Overlooked Culprit for Microplastic Emissions
When we think about man-made materials polluting the aquatic environment, microplastics are often overlooked, while plastic bags, bottles and straws receive the most attention. In reality, microplastics wreak havoc on both municipal water treatment facilities and aquatic environments. In recent years, microbeads, often used in cosmetics and detergents have been banned, but they are not
Phrase of The Day: “Critical Making”
Dr. Matt Ratto, a professor in the Faculty of Information at U of T, defines critical making as “a mode of materially productive engagement that is intended to bridge the gap between creative and physical and conceptual exploration.” Okay… but what does that actually mean? Instead of regurgitating a complicated, wordy paper, we are going