Scientists turn carbon dioxide into fully recyclable high-performance plastics
Colorado State University researchers developed a catalytic route that directly combines carbon dioxide with strained bicyclic molecules to…
Plastic producers must clean up their own mess
Every year, Bangladesh produces around 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste, of which only about 40 percent is recycled.…
UK turns 72,000 lab bottles into recyclable plastic with new tech
Scotland’s public water utility has recently become the first in the world to adopt a new technology that…
New recycling process converts plastic waste into useful chemicals using only water and oxygen
Researchers developed a catalyst-free recycling method that uses only water and oxygen to break down durable plastics such…
Plastic waste turned into 90% pure hydrogen in single-reactor process
A process called Alkaline Thermal Treatment (ATT) has been tested to turn mixed plastic waste into high-purity hydrogen…
New pilot plant converts unsorted plastic waste into oil in 30 mins
A mobile pilot plant has been designed to convert various types of plastic waste into oil. Developed by…
Woolworths risks $550,000 fine over banned item found on shelves: ‘No excuse’
Two popular beverages will be pulled from Woolworths shelves across one state after they were found to include…
The Tech That Could Turn Plastic Waste Into a Trillion Dollar Opportunity
Plastic is cheap, but it’s an ecological, environmental, and human health disaster that actually costs Americans over $1…
Sydney Harbour rubbish loads rise during Vivid, Seabin claims
The creators behind floating rubbish bins peppered around Sydney Harbour claim rubbish loads rise during the Vivid Sydney…
The Tech That Could Turn Plastic Waste Into a Trillion Dollar Opportunity
Plastic is cheap, but it’s an ecological, environmental, and human health disaster that actually costs Americans over $1…
Scientists race to understand the health risks of microplastics
From city air to drinking water, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid. EU-funded researchers are now exploring how…
Colourful airborne microplastics contributing to global warming
Researchers in Fudan University have found that coloured microplastics contributed to global warming at a level equivalent to…