Using a harmless bacterium strain of genetically reprogrammed E. coli, scientists can turn the widely used plastic, ...

According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, only between 5 to 9% of plastic waste is ...

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Scientists have discovered that waxworm caterpillars can break down polyethylene plastic, one of the most common and ...

New method efficiently converts mixed plastic waste into a product that could have a range of applications, according to scientists Scientists in the US and China say they have developed a one-step ...

The global plastic crisis has long been a ticking time bomb, but now, it seems, a revolution is underway. One company, Corsair Group International, is rewriting the narrative of waste management ...

Eyeing greener future, researchers turn bacteria, plastic waste into medicine Using E. coli and plastic waste to produce a common pain medication, researchers say their findings could pave the way for ...

As our planet faces an alarming surge in plastic pollution, it's crucial to explore sustainable alternatives and solutions. Over the last 70 years, plastic production has skyrocketed, yet only 50% of ...

Plastic waste is ubiquitous – from empty water bottles to grocery bags, the detritus litters beaches, parks and roadways.

We're the Grim Reaper. We are taking out plastics – part by part, lab by lab – and we don't want anybody to know what hit ...

Globally, hyperspectral imaging (HSI) combined with machine learning has achieved over 96% purity in classifying plastics, as demonstrated in European recycling plants. This makes recycled plastic ...