Tackling Plastic Pollution With A Hemp-Based Alternative
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Goodbye Plastic? Scientists Create New Supermaterial That Could Transform Modern Manufacturing
A new study in Nature Communications reports the development of an innovative, scalable approach to engineer bacterial cellulose…
Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040
Dutch inventor Boyan Slat believes that the world’s ocean plastic crisis could be dramatically reduced within the next…
Food and Meds Could Get Pricier in a Second Wave of Iran War Inflation
Consumers are in for a rude awakening from the what one expert is calling the second wave of…
Scientists Make Breakthrough in Turning Plastic Trash Into Clean Fuel Using Sunlight
Plastics – rich in carbon and hydrogen – can be converted into a clean energy source, using sunlight.…
Spain to introduce a refund system on plastic bottles and other beverage containers
Consumers in Spain will notice a significant change in their shopping habits starting in November 2026. Plastic bottles,…
Japan to tighten restrictions on metal, plastic waste exports
Environment Preapproval process aims to encourage domestic use and ensure proper disposal New rules seek to stop irresponsible practices…
Patients in Japan seek stable supply of medical goods as war concerns loom
Shortages of naphtha — an ingredient used to make plastic — has hospitals and patients in Japan worried…
Researchers use sunlight to turn plastic waste into vinegar
Recycling bin filled with plastic bottles emphasizes waste management and environmental awareness. Image in public domain. Plastic is…
Industrial chemicals have reached the middle of the oceans, new study shows
New research shows the chemicals we use to kill pests, heal our bodies and package our foods are…
Plastic bottles recycled into Parkinson’s drug using bacteria
University of Edinburgh researchers have used bacteria to turn plastic waste into a Parkinson’s drug, advancing a new…
Multiple Types of Plastic Are Turned into Vinegar Using Sunlight-Powered Process Without Emissions
Waterloo PhD student Wei Wei, who led the research – credit, University of Waterloo, released Researchers at the…