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Sustainable Reusable Theatre Caps Made from Plant-Based Material Created for NHS Scotland

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital has become the first hospital to co-design friendly and reusable theatre caps made from sustainable plant-based material as part of a research project being led by the University of Strathclyde and Heriot-Watt University.

From University of Strathclyde 6 Jan 2025

Project Re:Claim Wins Plastics Industry Award 2024

On 22 November, the prestigious Plastics Industry Awards ceremony was held in London, UK. Project Re:Claim was recognised in the “Recycler of the Year” category.

17 Dec 2024

Microbial Oxidation Reduces Glacial Methane Emissions

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers from Dickinson College under the direction of Kristin Strock provided a rare glimmer of hope in the face of climate change.

16 Dec 2024

INTEGRA Biosciences Partners With CleanHub To Prevent Plastic Pollution

Every year, INTEGRA makes a donation to a worthy cause, and at the start of 2024, the company partnered with CleanHub to help fund its plastic collection projects in developing countries.

12 Dec 2024

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