1、Click Here for Support with using Interactive PDFsScientists Find Way to Turn Food Waste into Edible CementWhat do you do with food waste once youre finished with it?You might compost it or simply throw it into the bin.Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a method of reusing food wa
2、ste by turning it into a concrete-like building material.They claim that it could help tackle the problems of food waste and global warming.The researchers have found that a variety of foods can be used to make the edible cement.These include banana peel,onions,orange peel,tea leaves,coffee grounds,
3、and pumpkin.The researchers found that most of these foods produce a material stronger than concrete.Cabbage leaves have the best results,creating a material nearly four times stronger than concrete.The researchers in Japan also say it can be turned back into food.All you have to do is break it up a
4、nd boil it!But,how do you go from laying the table to laying bricks?To make the edible cement,the researchers dry the food waste.They then crush it into a powder.This powder can then be pressed into a mould.Researchers say that this edible alternative could solve problems created by cement productio
5、n and food waste.According to the UN Environment Programmes Food Waste Index,more than 900 million tonnes of food is thrown away every year globally.Not only is this taking up space in landfill,it is also responsible for up to 10%of greenhouse gas emissions.Unlike cement,the edible alternative is bi
6、odegradable.This means that it would take up less space in landfill compared to cement.Whether you would take a bite of this edible cement,it might take us down a path to a more sustainable future.Daily News Science World News 10th June 2022Glossaryemissions When a gas is produced and released into
7、the post Naturally recycle to help fertilise plants.sustainable Making sure there are enough resources for the future.biodegradable Can be naturally broken down.Why is cement production a problem?Cement is mixed with water and other materials to make concrete.This is used all over the world to help
8、make buildings,bridges and other structures.According to the group Chatham House,the production of cement causes 8%of global carbon dioxide emissions each year.This is contributing significantly to global warming.Photo:Cabbage leaves made a material four times stronger than cement.visit Questions1.T
9、ick to show whether the statement is true or false according to the article.TrueFalseIn the world,over 900 million tonnes of food is thrown away every year.Scientists have found a method of making houses out of fresh food.Tea leaves created the strongest edible cement.Concrete is used to make cement
10、.2.In the sentence:This powder can then be pressed into a mould,what is meant by the word mould?(tick one)A hollow container used to help form things into shapes.A type of fungus.A place where a mole lives.Influencing someone to act a certain way.3.Which of the following statements do you agree with
11、?Tick one and explain your answer using evidence from the article.Food waste is worse for the environment than creating cement.Creating cement is worse for the environment than creating food waste.4.Find and copy two foods that can be turned into edible concrete.1.2.5.In the paragraph beginning:Rese
12、archers say that this.find a word which is similar in meaning to A replacement or different option.6.Which of these alternative headlines could be used for the article?(tick one)Food Waste at a Record High Cement Production Creates Carbon Dioxide Alternative to Cement Could be Made from Food Waste Cement is Good for the EnvironmentScientists Find Way to Turn Food Waste into Edible Cementvisit
