Plastic pyrolysis: Chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%.
Where does the plastic waste we send abroad actually go?
When you put plastic packaging into your recycling bin, it might be a surprise to learn that the least likely thing to happen ...
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From Waste to Reuse: Plastic Bottle Recycling
Massive amounts of plastic waste go through advanced recycling processes to be transformed into reusable materials. These discarded bottles are sorted, cleaned, and processed to reduce pollution and ...
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A greener Ramadan: How Atlanta-area mosques are cutting food waste during the Muslim holy month
At some places of worship, hundreds of people attend the evening breaking of the fast — which means a lot of discarded food and plastic water bottles. This year, more than a dozen sites of worship are ...
HC expresses concern over proliferation of plastic bottles in Kerala
Kerala High Court emphasises avoiding plastic water bottles at marriage functions to combat environmental damage, urges proper waste management.
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55 Students Are Using Plastic Bottles to Create Vertical Gardens on Campus
When Mandeep Sangwan saw a lack of sustainability on his campus, he didn’t wait for change — he created it. ‘Green Dreams, ’ ...
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Stakeholders seek sustainable framework, unity to grow plastic recycling value chain
Stakeholders on Wednesday emphasized the need for specific policies and frameworks to establish a plastic recycling value ...
Plastic Recycling Gets a Breath of Fresh Air
A team of scientists with Professor Tobin J. Marks broke down plastic using a simple, inexpensive catalyst and air.
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Kerala High Court says not to use plastic bottles at weddings in state
The Kerala High Court has barred plastic water bottles at weddings, citing environmental harm. It also criticised the ...