Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that could reshape the future of plastic recycling: 'A significant practical advancement'

But this breakthrough doesn't stand alone; recent developments in plastic science and recycling include pyrolysis research to ...
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Researchers make game-changing breakthrough using common plastic waste — here's what they found

Scientists have unveiled a surprising new way to tackle the stubborn problem of plastic waste by turning it into something incredibly useful: clean energy. A new study published in Advanced Materials ...
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Powerful catalyst could make mixed plastic recycling a reality

Plastic waste surrounds daily life, from food containers and grocery bags to shampoo bottles and medical supplies. Much of it ...
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Make A Backyard Hammock Out Of Plastic Bags And Do Something Good For The Environment

You may live in an area that's outlawed single-use plastic shopping bags. This is a great step toward reducing waste, litter, and pollution, but plastic bags aren't going away any time soon. They're ...
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Plastic can be programmed to have a lifespan of days, months or years

Chemical additions to plastic that mimic natural polymers like DNA can create materials that break down in days, months or years rather than littering the environment for centuries. Researchers hope ...
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Lexington collecting plastic bags to make a LexTran bench

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Plastic bags come in handy for getting groceries out of the car and into the house. What do you do with the bags once they’ve served their purpose, though? Lexington’s ...