Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic ...
Their method begins with adding a molybdenum catalyst and activated carbon to PET. When heated, the plastic breaks down into ...
A bill in Olympia would make Washington’s recycling system transparent, accessible to more people, and cut out plastic and ...
Tom's Studio, the stationery brand challenging throwaway culture, has launched The Wren – Write Off, a writing pen crafted ...
A study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts presents an innovative solution to plastic pollution: ...
In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%.
Plastic waste is increasingly causing problems for fishers. Fishnets bring up bottles, propellers get tangled in bags, water ...
What happens to all the plastic waste we throw away? Delhi’s Mohd Suhail found a way to give it new life. Through his company ...
noting their versatile capabilities could broaden applications for tackling plastic waste. According to the authors, plastic may not be forever—and landfill bacteria can help shorten the life of ...
Lawmakers can curb this onslaught in Washington. Since 2023, Rep. Liz Berry, D-Seattle, has championed reforming the state’s recycling system to both cut down on waste and drive rates of recycling ...