Renée Sharp, director of plastics and petrochemical advocacy at the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council, called this ...

A new depolymerization breakthrough now makes it possible to reverse-engineer plastic by chemically unzipping its molecular ...

Plastic makers promote advanced recycling, but the reality reveals technical, financial, and environmental limitations.

BUTTERWORTH: Thirty-eight containers, which contain mixed contaminated plastic waste resembling rubbish, that were brought in ...

In just 15 minutes, mixed or unsorted plastic waste can be transformed into virgin-grade monomers like terephthalic acid (TPA), suitable for use in packaging, textiles, and high-performance materials.

Every effort counts in saving the environment. If you can’t keep up with the reduce, reuse, and recycle strategy, you can ...

EcoKaari, founded by Nandan Bhat, upcycles plastic waste and makes handwoven products using the charkha and handloom. It also ...

Kerala’s fisherfolk turn sea plastic into roads — cutting marine waste, creating jobs, and reducing road costs in a model of ...

Sorting plastic waste is not just good for the planet - it is good for your pocket. A clear bottle can earn you R3, while ...

For decades, recycling plastic has been a losing game — too slow, too expensive, and too limited in scope. Most methods rely on high-heat extrusion and mechanical separation, degrading the ...