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Packaging waste in Europe: Can we achieve a circular economy?

Debate around packaging waste and a circular economy is gaining traction in Europe. Discover the steps being taken to address this concern.

Northwestern University innovates sustainable PET plastic recycling method

Discover a Northwestern Uni PET plastic recycling method that harnesses air moisture for a safer, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution.

KIT’s CCLab to revolutionise plastic waste chemical recycling

Discover how KIT’s Carbon Cycle Lab is revolutionising chemical recycling to transform plastic waste into valuable raw materials.

How do microplastics increase antimicrobial resistance?

Microplastics are not just pollutants but also highly complex materials that facilitate antimicrobial resistance, even without antibiotics.

Litter pollution crisis: UK’s coastal regions see 60% surge in waste

Research reveals UK coastal communities face 60% more litter pollution than inland areas, highlighting the need for targeted waste management.

Pollution in Europe: EU reports highlight progress and challenges towards 2030 targets

New EU reports reveal progress in reducing pollution in Europe but highlight ongoing challenges with noise, microplastics, and waste.

Advancing a circular economy with the EU’s Packaging Waste Directive

Innovation News Network explores how The EU's Packaging Waste Directive shapes the future of packaging practices and the challenges it poses.

Mechanical recycling: A key solution for a circular plastics economy

Discover how mechanical recycling is transforming mixed plastic waste into valuable products, supporting a circular economy.

EU greenlights €500m investment in chemical recycling for plastic waste

The European Commission has approved a €500m scheme by France to support chemical recycling, an advanced method for repurposing plastic waste.

UK launches deposit return scheme to clean up plastic bottles

A deposit return scheme enables empty plastic bottles to be returned to a collection point and recycled. Discover more here.

ORNL pioneers polymer editing method for upcycling plastic waste

Discover how upcycling plastic waste with advanced molecular editing is turning discarded plastics into valuable, high-performance materials.

Improving plastic waste recycling for the health of our planet

Improving plastic waste recycling helps adopt sustainable practices and prevent further damage to the environment. Discover more here.

New study outlines helix framework approach to microplastic pollution

The helix framework approach can manage the complexity of microplastic pollution through its five unique principles. Read more here.

Harnessing the potential of mixed plastic waste through mechanical recycling

Discover how mechanical recycling is transforming plastic waste into valuable products, driving sustainability, and reducing pollution.

New project to implement circular system for reusable plastic packaging

Buddie Pack will create reusable plastic packaging through a combination of social, technological, and economic innovations.

Cascade recycling: The key to a circular economy for plastics

Could cascade recycling be the best method for creating a circular plastics economy? The Alliance to End Plastic Waste tells us more here.

US progress towards a circular economy for plastics revealed

Explore how the U.S. Plastics Pact is advancing innovation and collaboration to achieve a sustainable circular economy for plastics.

The future of plastic recycling: Pathways to circularity and net-zero emissions

Plastics Europe discusses innovations in plastic recycling to achieve circular economy goals of the European Green Deal.

Transformative bioscience research provides tools for sustainable living

Discover how the LIFE Research Institute at TUS advances bioscience research for global health and sustainability

Savannah State University researchers investigate microplastics in coastal Georgia’s aquatic systems

Savannah State University tracks particulate, sediment, and fauna-associated microplastic distributions in Georgia’s aquatic environments.

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