Scientists have developed a new method to break down plastic waste, using moisture from the air. By exposing a common type of plastic to an inexpensive catalyst and leaving it exposed to ambient air, ...

AI and spectroscopy enhance plastic recycling sorting accuracy and efficiency for sustainable manufacturing practices.

New process converts PET plastic into monomer building blocks, which can be recycled into new PET products or upcycled into higher value materials. Harnessing moisture from air, Northwestern ...

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India tackles its plastic waste problem with advanced chemical recycling technologies, spearheaded by PolyCycl's innovative ...

A discovery led by the University of St Andrews has found a way to turn ordinary household plastic waste into the building block for anti-cancer drugs.

Recycling is not a myth — it’s a movement that’s keeping materials in use, creating jobs and protecting Wisconsin’s ...

Australia's first large-scale soft plastics recycling facility is processing huge loads each day, turning waste into a useful ...