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 ...
The Conversation

Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them – new research

Victor Gambarini was supported by a Ph.D. stipend from the George Mason Centre for the Natural Environment (New Zealand). Additional support was provided by the Aotearoa Impacts and Mitigation of ...
Daily Bruin

Senate bill aims to clarify what types of plastics may not be recycled

A new California law went into effect Jan. 1 that limits the types of plastics donning the recycling symbol. Senate Bill 343, signed into law Oct. 5, is designed to inform consumers of what is and is ...
Nature

A future vision for more sustainable plastics

Of all the major types of materials used today, plastics are one of the fastest-growing categories and offer the greatest opportunity for innovation. Decades of development towards improving the ...

Japan's Breakthrough In Biodegradable Plastic Could Change Everything

Plastic pollution is a problem, and scientists have been searching for biodegradable options for years. But this novel ...
NOLA.com

What do those little recycling numbers mean on plastics? Here's the answer

We’ve all seen the little triangle of arrows on the bottoms of plastic bottles and other containers, intended to guide consumers to proper plastic recycling. But if you also have noticed the ...
Recycling Today

CRRA Expands Types of Plastics Accepted

Starting on May 1, the 64 cities and towns that are part of the CRRA will be able to recycle plastics that are labeled with the numbers 3 through 7. The CRRA already accepts plastics labeled with #1 ...