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Researchers from Northwestern University have discovered a process that uses air moisture to break down plastics.

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A team of chemists from Northwestern University has developed a new, simple way to use moisture from the air to break down plastic waste. Thermodynamically leveraged solventless aerobic ...

These particles are released as larger pieces of plastic break down, and can come from food and beverage packaging, consumer products and building materials, researchers said in background notes.