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Recycled Polypropylene Shows Promise for Sustainable Food Packaging

News - 19 Sep 2023

New research on the growing uses of recycled polypropylene in plastic packaging finds it performs well and has the potential to meet environmental goals and reduce raw material costs. Conclusions...

Recycling Breakthrough Set to Transform the Plastic Waste Landscape

News - 17 Aug 2023

Since the 1950s, humans have produced around 8.3 billion tons of plastic waste, which has had a colossal impact on the planet, with only around 9% of all plastic waste being recycled...

Using Synthetic Biology to Manufacture Sustainable Products

News - 20 Jul 2023

Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is going to require a transformation in the way we make things. That's because the hydrocarbons found in fuels like crude oil, natural gas, and coal are also...

Microplastic Contamination Studied on a Global Scale

News - 13 Jul 2023

Approximately 14 million tons of plastic reach the ocean annually. However, that is not the sole water source from where plastic denotes a considerable intrusion. Image Credit: The University of...

Electrochemical Plastic Dissolution: Shaping the Future of Recycling

News - 7 Jul 2023

PET plastic (polyethylene terephthalate) is the most commonly used plastic that is used to manufacture single-use packaging, including drink containers. In the US, over 85% of single-use plastic water...

World-First Breakthrough in Textile Recycling Unveiled New Technology is a Game Changer

News - 28 Jun 2023

Polyester textiles have been successfully recycled back into raw material as part of a joint venture between the UK’s largest charity textile collector and a leading corporate wear...

World-First Breakthrough in Textile Recycling Unveiled

News - 27 Jun 2023

Polyester textiles have been successfully recycled back into raw material as part of a joint venture between the UK’s largest charity textile collector and a leading corporate wear...

Transforming CO2 into Clean, Sustainable Fuel

News - 20 Jun 2023

Scientists have shown how carbon dioxide can be collected from industrial processes—or even directly from the air—and converted into clean, sustainable fuels using just solar...

Chula Zero Waste Participates in the Launch of “Act Beautiful to Make a Sustainable Difference” Campaign

News - 16 Jun 2023

As Chula Zero Waste targets behavioral change, the program works to encourage all to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic daily to reduce waste that pollutes the...

Calculating the Concentration of Microplastics in Swiss Waterbodies

News - 13 Jun 2023

Microplastics are particles of plastic that are below 5 mm in size. They often settle far away from their point of origin. Now, scientists from Empa have developed a model that can be employed to...