Engineered microorganism breaks down plastic in salt water
A genetically engineered marine microorganism can break down plastic in salt water, researchers report.
Fungi show promise against microplastics in water
A new study identifies a potential way to remove microplastics from water: fungal pelletization.
Table salt is really good at recycling plastic
Sodium chloride, simple table salt, offers a safe, inexpensive, and reusable way to recycle plastic waste, new research shows.
Method turns plastic waste into material for detergents
A new method could take plastic waste and turn it into useful raw materials for creating detergents.
Method turns plastic waste into material for detergents
A new method could take plastic waste and turn it into useful raw materials for creating detergents.
Microplastics found in lungs of whales and dolphins
The presence of microplastics in ocean animals suggests that they can travel out of the digestive tract and lodge in the tissues.
Microplastics found in lungs of whales and dolphins
The presence of microplastics in ocean animals suggests that they can travel out of the digestive tract and lodge in the tissues.
Method separates cotton and polyester for recycling
A team of chemists has developed a method for recycling the polyester from cotton/poly blend fabrics.
Method separates cotton and polyester for recycling
A team of chemists has developed a method for recycling the polyester from cotton/poly blend fabrics.
Starch could reduce plastic waste
A new study finds that putting starch into a bio-based polymer can make it more compostable, helping to reduce plastic waste.