This plastic will destroy itself in the ocean within weeks
Compostable plastics are touted as a greener alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics that can linger in the environment…
Commission opens consultation on bio-based plastic packaging
The European Commission is launching an open public consultation today (21 Oct) to gather views and evidence on…
Scientists supercharge plastic-eating enzyme with tiny one-atom change
To break down a plastic bottle, science doesn’t need a hammer, but a microscopic scalpel. Researchers at The…
Regenerative bioeconomy systems: Reimagining how society makes, uses and renews resources
The LIFE Research Institute is developing regenerative bioeconomy systems that integrate biosciences and biotechnology to transform waste and…
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…
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…
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…
Which European countries are the largest exporters of plastic waste?
By Inês Trindade Pereira & video by Léa Becquet Published on 15/05/2026 – 10:23 GMT+2•Updated 10:40 Germany was the world’s largest…