Last August, I learned of a new study that revealed that the human brains studied were nearly 0.5% plastic by weight. Let ...

Take an inside look at the impressive recycling process where millions of plastic bottles are transformed into large PVC ...

Recycling and upcycling efforts are intensifying as the most viable options for managing plastic wastes, with radiation technologies emerging as an innovative, clean and efficient tool to convert used ...

Recycling a hard plastic detergent bottle, a Styrofoam tray and a plastic grocery bag, for example, requires three entirely separate systems. Enck estimated that only 5% to 6% of plastic used in ...

A panel at the annual conference in National Harbor, Maryland, recently discussed brand commitments for packaging and the ...

We are convinced that recycling is key ... in base chemicals and fertilizers as well as polyolefin plastics used in, for example, automotive parts, packaging, and the wires and cables used ...

Recycling plastic is a great way to reduce environmental impact. Plastic is one of the most commonly used materials, yet when it ends up in the landfill, it can take up to 500 years to break down, ...

Using information from the Plasteax data platform, the report theoretically shows how strategic mechanical and chemical recycling capacity growth could address mismanaged plastics.

energy-efficient alternative to traditional plastic recycling. Most plastic waste, especially polyethylene terephthalate (PET)—which is commonly found in bottles, food containers, and polyester ...

The amount of plastic being recycled around the world is stagnant at less than 10% with most new plastic still made from fossil fuels, a new study said Thursday.

The 286,000 square foot recycling complex is located on Indianapolis' south ... Center-Blue Polymers complex is a significant milestone in advancing circularity for plastic packaging in Indiana and ...

Some city lookup tools can provide guidance on recycling specific items. For example, the city of Elk Grove says plastic “clamshell”-style containers, which commonly hold berries and other ...