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"Non-recyclable" plastic gets new life via sunlight and its own pigment
Many disposable objects are made of black plastic, which has so far proven to be very hard to recycle. US scientists have ...
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Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic that won’t pollute ...
A tax on new plastic would slash waste – if built into the global treaty on plastics
Right now, nations are negotiating the details of a treaty designed to slash plastic waste. One option on the table: tax new plastic to discourage overproduction.
Goodbye Microplastics: New Recyclable Plastic Breaks Down Safely in Seawater
A new durable, biodegradable plastic breaks down in seawater, offering a potential solution to microplastic pollution. This ...
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New type of plastic is recyclable and fully dissolves in ocean water
Biodegradable plastic from RIKEN dissolves in seawater, tackling ocean pollution and supporting sustainability.
Miami-Dade County expands ban on single-use plastics following Zoo Miami's lead
Now, following a 10-3 vote on Wednesday, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved a resolution to expand ...