Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a ...

Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...

The breakthrough offers a promising new approach to reducing plastic pollution through photocatalysis, a metabolic pathway ...

Scientists at the University of Buffalo (USA) have developed an innovative method for recycling flexible plastics, which ...

New studies suggest the energy efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics.

Strengthening American manufacturing is a goal that Americans support across political persuasions and demographic groups, from the public to policymakers. But, as with other topics, partisan and ...

Learn about Carbios' story, as the French biotech focused on recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET), faces pressure after ...

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may ...

Agricultural plastic mulch films are widely used around the world to increase crop yields, conserve soil moisture, and suppress weeds. However, once these films are discarded, they can persist in the ...

Recyclers have little control over commodity prices or inbound material quality—but one domain they can take charge of is their processing efficiency.

The company spent $20 Million to upgrade its Orange Recycling Facility, which is expected to process 130,000 tons annually.