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    Gamechanging process breaks down plastics using only UV light
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 25

    Gamechanging process breaks down plastics using only UV light

    Scientists at Bath found that incorporating sugar units into polymers makes them more degradable when exposed to UV light
    Paper or plastic? New innovation can reduce our dependence on plastic
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 14

    Paper or plastic? New innovation can reduce our dependence on plastic

    For our sake and the environment, there is a considerable amount of research into the reduction of plastic for many and various applications
    Chemists harness the sun to upcycle plastic waste
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 13

    Chemists harness the sun to upcycle plastic waste

    Styrofoam egg cartons and many other common products are composed of polystyrene, a type of plastic that makes up a third of landfill waste.
    New anti-fogging coating for plastic surfaces is long-lasting and ‘self-cleans’
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 23

    New anti-fogging coating for plastic surfaces is long-lasting and ‘self-cleans’

    Scientists have developed a new type of coating that, when applied on a plastic surface, prevents fogging and ‘self-cleans’
    Protein-based plastics could save the oceans
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 14

    Protein-based plastics could save the oceans

    A research team has now introduced a new method for the production of protein-based plastics that are easily processable and biodegradable.
    Save the planet with these sneakers made from coffee grounds and recycled plastic
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 4

    Save the planet with these sneakers made from coffee grounds and recycled plastic

    A pair of Rens’ first-generation ‘Original’ shoes contain 300 grams of coffee waste, the equivalent to 21 cups.
    Breakthrough in separating plastic waste: Machines can now distinguish 12 different types of plastic
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 6

    Breakthrough in separating plastic waste: Machines can now distinguish 12 different types of plastic

    It's very difficult to tell the difference between different types of plastics, and this is what makes it difficult to separate and recycle.
    Giving e-waste plastics a new lease of life
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 31, 2021

    Giving e-waste plastics a new lease of life

    Plastics found in electronic waste (e-waste) are rarely recycled due to their complex composition and hazardous additives.
    Bugs and microbes around the world are evolving to eat plastic, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 15, 2021

    Bugs and microbes around the world are evolving to eat plastic, study finds

    The number of microbial enzymes with the ability to degrade plastic is growing, in correlation with local levels of plastic pollution.
    A new plastic made from DNA, biodegradable and easy to recycle
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 30, 2021

    A new plastic made from DNA, biodegradable and easy to recycle

    At a time when pollution represents a growing threat to the future of the planet, it is essential to improve our recycling processes.
    'Floating continent' could collect and recycle plastic from the ocean
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 30, 2021

    'Floating continent' could collect and recycle plastic from the ocean

    'The 8th continent' is an award-winning design that recycles ocean plastic and is completely self-sustainable.
    Canadian designer develops sustainable sneakers that grow into an apple tree
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 27, 2021

    Canadian designer develops sustainable sneakers that grow into an apple tree

    Tackling plastic pollution is the principle purpose behind the new shoe, but they also help the environment by aiding in reforestation.
    Turning plastic grocery bags into sustainable fuel
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 4, 2021

    Turning plastic grocery bags into sustainable fuel

    More than 300 million tons of plastic waste are produced annually, which causes serious environmental issues because of plastic's life cycle
    Using ocean plastic waste to power ocean cleanup ships
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 3, 2021

    Using ocean plastic waste to power ocean cleanup ships

    Plastic amassing in floating islands in the oceans could be used to power the ships that are sent to clean them up.
    Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 31, 2021

    Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts

    PET plastic has long been a concern due to the sheer volume of plastic created globally and its impact on the environment.
    'Friendship Cabins': The future of outdoor dining made from recycled plastic bottles
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 25, 2021

    'Friendship Cabins': The future of outdoor dining made from recycled plastic bottles

    On the street outside Peaches Kitchen & Bar, two translucent outdoor dining structures are now standing like oversized glowing lanterns.
    Meet the Buddhist monk making PPE and robes out of recycled plastic bottles
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 4, 2021

    Meet the Buddhist monk making PPE and robes out of recycled plastic bottles

    Phra Mahapranom Dhammalangkaro made it his mission to turn the city’s plastic waste into robes and PPE for all of Thailand.
    New innovation eliminates plastic waste as the asphalt hits the road
    Joshua Shavit
    • Aug 29, 2021

    New innovation eliminates plastic waste as the asphalt hits the road

    Each year in the United States, millions of tons of plastic waste are discarded and not recycled, leading to serious environmental problems.
    Company recycles and converts waste plastic water bottles destined for landfills into roads
    Joseph Shavit
    • Aug 16, 2021

    Company recycles and converts waste plastic water bottles destined for landfills into roads

    Plastic packaging is a huge problem in the US, and a main contributor to the 80 million tonnes worth of waste being produced each year
    Airline cabin crew's new uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles
    Joseph Shavit
    • Aug 11, 2021

    Airline cabin crew's new uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles

    easyJet has announced that it is introducing a new uniform for cabin crew and pilots, each made from around 45 recycled plastic bottles
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