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The BOTTLE4FLEX Project aims to develop a 100% recyclable skinpack container from recycled PET

AIMPLAS, Covinil and Eroski launch the BOTTLE4FLEX Project to develop 100% recyclable flexible skinpack packaging using rPET.

From AIMPLAS 28 Nov 2024

Sunlight and LEDs Transform Black Plastics into Reusable Materials

Innovative recycling technique uses carbon black and sunlight to convert black polystyrene waste into reusable materials, promoting a circular economy.

26 Nov 2024

CO2 & Waste-Derived Bioplastics: Pioneering Sustainable Manufacturing

As the world grapples with the environmental impact of traditional plastics, bioplastics derived from carbon dioxide (CO2) and waste materials present a promising solution.

From IDTechEX Ltd 26 Nov 2024

Researchers Create Sea-Water Dissolving Plastic to Combat Ocean Pollution

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have developed a new type of plastic that is durable yet environmentally friendly. Unlike traditional plastics, this biodegradable material breaks down in seawater, preventing ocean pollution.

22 Nov 2024

The ECOFAP Project Aims to Make Shoe Soles and Heels with a New 3D Printing Material Based on Tanned Leather Waste

The Valencian Community produces 65% of the shoes in Spain, which represents about 70 million pairs per year. It is estimated that the waste generated by footwear factories in leather scraps alone amounts to 3,500 tonnes per year.

19 Nov 2024

A Simple, Green Approach to Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries

A research group has introduced an innovative citric-acid-based method for extracting, isolating, and recovering metals from NCM cathodes. NCM refers to a layered oxide composed of nickel, cobalt, and manganese, with lithium ions intercalated between the layers.

18 Nov 2024

Carbon Upcycling, Minnesota DOT and National Road Research Alliance Joint Study Shows High-Performance Low-Carbon Concrete is Stronger than Existing Roadways

Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Inc. (Carbon Upcycling), a leader in decarbonization and carbon capture & utilization (CCU) for hard-to-abate industries, along with, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) has successfully completed the construction phase of a multi-year study on the use of low-carbon cement in highways.

From Carbon Upcycling Technologies 18 Nov 2024

Aduro Clean Technologies to Present Innovative Plastic Recycling Solution at ARC24

Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro” or the “Company”), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, is pleased to announce its participation at the Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 in Cologne, Germany (“ARC24” or the “Conference”).

15 Nov 2024

Researchers Transform Waste Into Valuable Products for a Circular Economy

Researchers are converting our sludge, scraps and smog into higher-value products.

15 Nov 2024

Eco-Friendly Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Recycling

According to a study published in Advanced Energy Materials, a research team at the Korea Institute of Energy Research’s Gwangju Clean Energy Research Center, under Dr. Jung-Je Woo, has successfully created an economical and environmentally responsible method for recycling cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries.

14 Nov 2024