Plastic-degrading enzymes found in landfills
Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic ...
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New technique bringing the heat to tackle plastic waste
In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It’s now about 400 million tons – an increase of nearly 20,000%. As a material, it has seemingly limitless potential. Plastic is ...
Plastics seep into farm fields, food and eventually human bodies. Can they be stopped?
Research continues to show that itty-bitty microplastics alter ecosystems and end up in human bodies. Scientists, farmers and ...
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BioLife invests $4M to recycle biohazardous plastic waste
BioLife Plasma Services has invested $4 million to expand its Hoover, Ala. testing lab by 1,750 square feet and acquire ...
Farm plastic waste: Push for regulated recycling scheme by 2030
Baleage preserves the quality of winter fodder on the farm, but calls to improve farm plastic recycling rates or solve the ...
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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%.
Howard County leaders, residents debate location of controversial plastic recycling plant
Howard County residents are fighting back to stop chemical company W.R. Grace & Co. from building a pilot plastic recycling ...