Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

Current recycling methods involve reforming plastic into new objects by shredding and melting, but the plastic's chemical structure remains unchanged. The challenge is finding a way to force plastic ...

Scientists at Northwestern University have discovered a simple, eco-friendly way to break down plastic using just air ...

A team of chemists has recently introduced an eco-friendly, solvent-free approach to recycling plastic by using moisture ...

Plastic pyrolysis is a chemical process that involves chemically breaking down plastics into other molecules by heating the plastics to extremely high temperatures in the absence of oxygen.

Finding new ways to recycle plastic is a hot topic in research. But current methods to break down plastics require harsh ...

A team of chemists from Northwestern University have found a way to break down plastic waste by harnessing the moisture available in the air. Their system uses an inexpensive catalyst to break down ...

Think about skincare recycling the same way you do food waste, says British Beauty Council CEO Millie Kendall.

Howard County residents are fighting back to stop chemical company W.R. Grace & Co. from building a pilot plastic recycling ...

Finding new ways to recycle plastic is a hot topic in research. But current methods to break down plastics require harsh conditions, including extremely high temperatures, intense energy and ...