Researchers make revolutionary breakthrough that could solve major issue with plastic: 'This technology will help'

More trial-and-error helped the team uncover the organic salt choline chloride, a government-approved food additive. The ...
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Recycling Plastic Can Be a Little Confusing. Here's What the Numbers Inside the Recycling Symbol Mean

Only 4.7% of plastic produced by U.S. households in 2021 was recycled, according to a Greenpeace USA report. But that's not for lack of consumer participation. Greenpeace said most plastics simply ...
AZOM

What Are the Different Types of Plastics?

Plastics are synthetic or semi-synthetic materials made from polymers, which are long chains of molecules typically derived from petroleum, natural gas, or other organic sources. Plastics are ...
The Conversation

Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them – new research

Victor Gambarini was supported by a Ph.D. stipend from the George Mason Centre for the Natural Environment (New Zealand). Additional support was provided by the Aotearoa Impacts and Mitigation of ...
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Recycling plastic on your curbside isn't as simple as it used to be. Here's a guide

Plastics labeled with resin codes between 1 and 7 used to all be eligible for recycling. Now, there's no market for some types of plastic, and nearly a quarter of what gets sent to sorting facilities ...
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This CES Company's Trash Cans Mash Your Cast-Off Plastic Bags Into Recyclable Bricks

At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted ...