A research team from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Reading has created a new polymer adhesive that breaks down when treated with basic or alkaline solutions ...
reducing and reusing plastic waste. A new IAEA coordinated research project to develop the use of ionizing radiation in recycling polymer waste is spearheading research in this area. “Irradiating ...
The main question was if 20 HK cents were enough of a reward for people to turn in their plastic bottles. “Today, the behaviour is not towards recycling, and we are trying to change that ...
Origin’s main business is using waste wood to make zero-carbon and recyclable plastic precursor chemicals. Plastic ...
A new type of adhesive that can be cleanly removed from plastic bottles and packaging before disposal could lead to better-quality recycled plastic, a new study has shown. The adhesives used to ...
The adhesives used to stick labels onto plastic bottles and packaging often leave behind a detrimental residue that limits how the plastic can be recycled and reused. A research team from the ...