Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that material and ways engineering is trying to improve the process ...

Discover the fascinating journey of how millions of discarded plastic bottles are transformed into polyester fiber through an advanced recycling process. This video takes you inside a cutting-edge ...

In this inspiring video, watch the incredible factory process where waste plastic is recycled and transformed into stylish, eco-friendly shoes. From discarded plastic bottles to fashionable ...

A new chemical process can essentially vaporize plastics that dominate the waste stream today and turn them into hydrocarbon building blocks for new plastics. The catalytic process, developed at the ...

Sustane Technologies and Pyrovac Inc. have entered into a long-term, strategic alliance that grants Sustane exclusive access ...

Current methods to recycle plastics often use expensive catalysts, harsh conditions and produce toxic byproducts. New process converts PET plastic into monomer building blocks, which can be ...

They discovered that the process begins in the soft layers, which grow weaker over time due to environmental degradation and can break off even when the plastic is not under stress. By themselves ...

Introduction Plastic molding solutions play a crucial role in modern manufacturing, offering cost-effective, scalable, and versatile methods to produce a wide variety of components used across ...

Harnessing moisture from air, Northwestern University chemists have developed a simple new method for breaking down plastic waste. The non-toxic, environmentally friendly, solvent-free process ...