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

The U.S. Can Step Down as Top Plastic Polluter as Scientists Present a New Simpler Method to Break Down Plastic Plastic ...

Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into ...

Current methods to recycle plastics often use expensive catalysts, harsh conditions and produce toxic byproducts. New process ...

We don’t want plastic in the ocean. Most plastic degrades slowly and we have all seen pictures and videos of marine life ...

The environmental costs of plastic pollution are not borne by consumers or producers. When these kinds of negative impacts ...

A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening ...

Their method begins with adding a molybdenum catalyst and activated carbon to PET. When heated, the plastic breaks down into ...

A bill in Olympia would make Washington’s recycling system transparent, accessible to more people, and cut out plastic and ...

Feb. 27, 2025 — Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million ... Feb. 27, 2025 — Microscopic plastic pollutants drifting through the air are lodging in the lungs of birds, a new study finds.

By 2050, we will need to feed almost 1.8 billion more people, when our global population reaches around 10 billion.

Scientists at Northwestern University have discovered a simple, eco-friendly way to break down plastic using just air ...