Plastic waste is becoming an increasing problem, with 50 million tonnes of single-use plastic being produced each year. Plastics are used in the packaging of food and drinks.

Scientists have discovered a way of making a drug for Parkinson’s disease from used plastic bottles, saying it shows how waste materials can be “reimagined as valuable resources”. Developed by a team ...

Turning waste into wealth may no longer be just a marketing slogan, as a team of researchers in China has found an ...

Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter worldwide. Trillions are discarded every year in cities, parks, beaches, along railway tracks and roadside environments. Despite their small size, ...

Researchers engineered a two-strain microbial system that converts PET-derived terephthalic acid into levodopa, overcoming key bottlenecks in transport and enzyme inhibition. The proof-of-concept ...

Biodegradable plastics don’t break down on their own. Researchers found ocean microbes play a key role, and results can vary widely.

A Six-Category Product Portfolio That Covers the Full Industrial Spectrum What sets Dahai Plastic apart from most Chinese PVC film factories is not just volume — it is the depth and diversity of its ...

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a pioneering method that converts plastic waste into a key treatment for Parkinson’s disease, offering a more sustainable approach to ...

Are you looking to upgrade your garage storage? Lowe's $60 shelving unit is popular with users, but some reviews reveal ...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo report a sunlight-driven process that uses single-atom iron anchored to a support ...