Researchers have developed electrochemical methods that break down waste PET plastic, the material in most disposable water ...

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Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a ...

The breakthrough offers a promising new approach to reducing plastic pollution through photocatalysis, a metabolic pathway ...

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 ...

Scientists engineer E. coli to convert PET plastic bottle waste into L-DOPA, a primary treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Note: Eastman Chemical Company’s first “molecular recycling” facility is now fully operational in Kingsport. It uses a process called methanolysis to reduce hard-to-recycle waste plastic to its ...

GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to a close Friday, as nations remain deadlocked over whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. A ...

Recycling bin filled with plastic bottles emphasizes waste management and environmental awareness. Image in public domain.

The plastics industry is one of the most demanding and lucrative in the world. People use plastics in a range of things, including everyday products, construction goods, and more. The process of ...

Narrow AI applications drive real improvements in quality inspection, predictive analytics and knowledge preservation for ...