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This thick layer is full of the salt-bridged compounds. When dried, it forms a solid, plastic-like sheet that is colorless, non-flammable, and just as strong as regular plastic. But unlike oil ...

Scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that’s just as stable in everyday use but dissolves quickly in saltwater, leaving behind safe compounds. The benefit of plastics ...

Evalyne Ndirangu, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications Ayhan Evrensel, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications “The world’s commitment to ending plastic pollution is clear ...

WASHINGTON – By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 600 million kg of plastic waste entering the world’s oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis ...

Today, Oceana released a new report that projects The Coca-Cola Company’s plastic use will exceed 9.1 billion pounds (4.1 million metric tons) per year by 2030 if the company does not change its ...