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Upcycled plastic membrane could solve plastic pollution problem

Environment
Researchers have developed plant-derived biosolvents to enable the sustainable conversion of plastic waste into valuable membrane materials.

Converting rejected plastic waste into useful materials

Environment
Researchers are integrating tested technologies and developing new ones to break down plastic waste for conversion into useful materials. Researchers are developing new technologies, such...

New method turns plastic waste into valuable soil additive

Environment
Scientists from the University of California, Riverside, have moved one step closer to finding a use for plastic waste.

Plastic recycling innovation receives $3m funding boost

Environment
Research into developing new plastic recycling methods has received $3m in extra funding after winning a global prize.

60% of UK compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate

Environment
A study suggests that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully break down in compost bins at home, eventually ending up in our soil.

Israel’s beaches are plagued by microplastic contamination

Environment
A study led by Tel Aviv University has revealed that the Israeli shoreline houses more than two million tonnes of microplastic contamination.

New project will analyse cities’ contributions to microplastic pollution

Environment
The presence of microplastic pollution in cities is damaging to our health and ecosystems. A new project aims to decrease our exposure.

Three UK microplastics scientists receive prestigious Volvo Environment Prize

Environment
Three UK scientists have been awarded the esteemed Volvo Environment Prize 2022 for their world-leading microplastics research.

University of Portsmouth project looks to eradicate plastic pollution

Environment
A University of Portsmouth programme is supporting five PhD students in pioneering innovative solutions to tackle marine plastic pollution.

New biodegradable packaging could address plastic pollution problem

Environment
Scientists at the University of California have developed biodegradable packaging that is able to decompose both on land and in water.

Global experts meet to discuss plastic pollution crisis

Environment
Industry leaders and academic experts are set to attend an event at the Global Plastics Policy Centre to analyse current policies and discuss the...

Novel technique converts plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel

Energy
Researchers working at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created an innovative technique that mitigates plastic waste by converting it into clean hydrogen...

Tackling the plastic pollution crisis at the first annual World Plastics Summit

Environment
A consortium of scientists from around the world will come together to help tackle the global plastic pollution crisis at the first annual World...

Scientists develop novel wearable technology from recycled waste

Technology
A research team from the University of Surrey have created energy-harvesting wearable technology made from recycled waste. Wearable technology has gained popularity over the past...
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