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Agro2Circular: A territorial circular solution for the upcycling of waste generated by the agrifood industry

Environment
Learn how Agro2Circular upcycles agrifood waste, developing enzymatic recycling technology for complex plastics and organic waste

Plastic surge in North Pacific Garbage Patch alarms scientists

Environment
A study has revealed a disturbing acceleration in plastic pollution within the North Pacific Garbage Patch.

Cellulose films: A game-changer for sustainable packaging

Environment
Discover how the Films for Future (F3) project seeks to end packaging waste with sustainable cellulose-based films.

Government and business leaders come together to accelerate global climate action

Environment
Governments and businesses joined discussions hosted by the UK government to galvanise global climate action ahead of COP29.

Distribution and significance of microplastics in the Arctic Ocean

Environment
Microplastics have reached even the remote Arctic Ocean, where they are found to be highly concentrated in Arctic sea ice.

Database compiles thousands of contaminated substances in plastic products

Environment
Plastic products contain a vast number of chemicals, some of which greatly impact the environment and human health. Read more here.

New study finds UK is in favour of banning single-use packaging

Environment
New research from City to Sea revealed 73% of the public wants to see the government take action against single-use plastics.

BPF roadmap calls for urgent action on UK plastic waste recycling

Environment
A new BPF Recycling Roadmap has been released, offering updated insights into the UK's plastic waste recycling targets and challenges.

ZeroF Project hosts webinar on PFAS-free solutions for textiles and packaging

Environment
The ZeroF Project is hosting a stakeholder webinar to address the need for PFAS-free solutions in the textile and packaging industries.

Rice University scientists engineer bacteria to break down PET plastic

Environment
Rice University researchers have developed a bioengineering method that can effectively break down PET plastic.

Oxford University start-up’s ‘Atomic Scissors’ to combat plastic waste crisis

Environment
Repolywise has unveiled its groundbreaking technology, 'Atomic Scissors,' designed to tackle the global plastic waste crisis.

Scientists urge 32% reduction in ocean plastic waste by 2035 to protect marine life

Environment
Kyushu University researchers are calling for a 32% reduction in ocean plastic waste by 2035 to protect marine life.

TUS pioneers industrial-grade, sustainable polymer solutions

Environment
TUS is developing low-carbon, industrial-grade plastic packaging solutions to address the increasing issue of plastic waste.

University of Waterloo 3D imaging technology transforms plastic waste recycling

Environment
Discover how 3D imaging technology is revolutionising plastic waste recycling by revealing the degradation of microplastics.

Bioplastics Innovation Hub launched to pioneer 100% compostable plastic

Environment
CSIRO and Murdoch University have launched the Bioplastics Innovation Hub to innovate 100% compostable plastic.

Phytoremediation: A promising solution to combat microplastic pollution

Environment
Researchers have unveiled a novel and effective approach to addressing global microplastic pollution—phytoremediation.

UK construction industry’s plastic waste growing 15 times faster than EU

Environment
Discover how the UK construction industry's plastic waste has surged 210% every two years, growing 15 times faster than in the EU.

How is the UK responding to measures to reduce single-use plastics?

Environment
A new OIM study of restrictions on single-use plastics considers how businesses respond to regulations across the UK internal market.

Investigating the growing problem of plastic waste at crime scenes

Environment
A PhD student has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship grant to tackle the issue of plastic waste at crime scenes.

Synergy of recycling technologies for a circular plastics industry

Environment
To achieve a circular plastics industry, no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution will do, but a combination of different approaches will be required.
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