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 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.
New bioplastic degrades as fast as a banana peel
A new type of new bioplastic can degrade as quickly as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin, researchers report.
Curbside recycling offsets garbage emission impact
“Eliminating recycling squanders one of the easiest opportunities for communities and citizens to help lessen the impact of climate change…”
Team makes paper bags stronger, even when wet
A new process that makes paper bags stronger, even when they’re wet, could help cut waste from plastic bags.
Team makes paper bags stronger, even when wet
A new process that makes paper bags stronger, even when they’re wet, could help cut waste from plastic bags.
Yes, a 100% sustainable plastics industry is possible
A wholly-sustainable plastics industry is possible, researchers say. A new study shows what’s needed to make it a reality.
Enzymes split cotton from polyester in fabric blends
A new way to separate cotton and polyester with enzymes could lead to better textile recycling, say researchers.
Enzymes split cotton from polyester in fabric blends
A new way to separate cotton and polyester with enzymes could lead to better textile recycling, say researchers.