Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

Plastics are everywhere—from your phone case to the containers holding your food. They're cheap, light, and strong, which makes them incredibly useful. But their strength is also their downfall. Once ...

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A group of scientists in Japan has created a new form of plastic that combines the strength required for everyday use with ...

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UTA chemists explain how plastic pyrolysis works to breaks down plastic waste into molecules that be used again ...

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Harnessing moisture from air, Northwestern University chemists have developed a simple new method for breaking down plastic waste. The non-toxic, environmentally friendly, solvent-free process ...

Harnessing moisture from air, Northwestern University chemists have developed a simple new method for breaking down plastic waste. The non-toxic, environmentally friendly, solvent-free process ...

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.

The hope is that if its products wind up in a landfill or at the bottom of the ocean ... that break down its polymers. As they eat the material, they generate biogas and soil. If the plastic ...

Plastic face masks can drift for long periods in the ocean. They will gradually break down through exposure to waves and winds and turn into microplastics. This breakdown process can take about ...