Plastic pyrolysis is a chemical process that involves chemically breaking down plastics into other molecules by heating the plastics to extremely high temperatures in the absence of oxygen.

Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic are projected to accumulate in the environment by 2050. Enzymatic and ...

Isabel Cristina Gámez and Oscar Andrés Méndez have developed a novel system that repurposes shampoo bottles and food packaging into a modular system far cheaper than traditional construction.

"Shift into Gear", a new report from SAP and Earth Action, is inciting companies to start preparing now to meet global plastics legislation.

Alameda has a refill shop! Replenish Marketplace at 1503 Webster Street is ready to restock your shampoo, laundry detergent, hand lotion, makeup, and more. Founder and owner Laria Pippen talks with ...

Plastic Odyssey, a ‘floating laboratory vessel’ is now docked at the Chennai Port. It is on a three-year expedition to find ...

A team of chemists has recently introduced an eco-friendly, solvent-free approach to recycling plastic by using moisture ...

A U.K. startup, originating from founder Jacob Nathan's high school science project on using enzymes to break down plastic ...

Hospitals around the world generate millions of tons of plastic waste annually. Much of this waste comes from single-use ...

H’ers learn to be more aware of the waste they generate and ways to reduce their impact on the planet and encourage others to ...

Recycling plastic can be confusing, as not all recycling facilities accept the same materials. In Monroe County, our recyclables are processed at Reuter’s Recycling Facility, which does not accept ...

Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic are projected to ...