The ever-increasing generation of plastic solid waste has resulted in global plastic pollution both on land and in the oceans. Projections show that plastic waste will double in the next 20 years, ...

The operators of a nearly $144 million plastics recycling facility under construction on the south side are seeking several tax breaks from the city of Indianapolis that could save them nearly $10 ...

“Crosslinking softens the interface between polymer types. Then the dynamic on-and-off of the links helps the two species ...

Chemical recycling of biodegradable polymers offers a route to recover monomers and valuable chemicals from end-of-life bioplastics, reinforcing a circular economy for renewable materials. Unlike ...

Dow Global Technologies LLC proposes a process for removing contaminants from thermoplastics, such as PCR plastic, that avoids negative aspects including solvent extraction, surfactants, caustics or ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The plastic industry faces growing concern over environmental pollution and potential health hazards ...

Polyethylene and polypropylene account for two-thirds of the world's plastics. But the polymers' popularity has an equally large downside. Because they have similar densities and physical properties, ...

December 27, 2021 /CSRwire/ – The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, presented the 2021 Recycling Award at its annual ...

Pictured above: Geoffrey Coates, center, in his lab with James Eagan, a postdoctoral researcher in Coates’ group, and researcher Anne LaPointe. Credit: Cornell University During his presentations on ...

(RTTNews) - Water management solutions provider Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) announced Monday the acquisition of Jet Polymer Recycling, a privately-owned recycling company located in the ...