This not-so-little polypropylene jar went to market
Leading Dutch pickled vegetable processor Van der Kroon Food Products B.V. (VDK) has become the first company to market with the recently launched 500-ml multilayer...
Breakthrough polymer could lead to ‘infinitely’ recyclable plastics
The world fell in love with plastics because they’re cheap, convenient, lightweight and long-lasting. For these same reasons, plastics are now trashing the Earth.
Chemists...
Michelin Visionary Concept Tire
Think of it as a combination of three parts:
1) First, a wheel with no air, designed to last as long as the vehicle. Its...
U.S. Plastics Resin Producers Set Goals to Recycle 100% of Plastic Packaging
Recycle or Recover 100% of Plastic Packaging by 2040
WASHINGTON (May 2018)—The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Plastics Division today announced three ambitious goals that crystalize U.S. plastics...
Plastic-eating protein could bring about recycling revolution
A plastic-eating protein grown in a British laboratory could revolutionize recycling and prevent thousands of tonnes of non-biodegradable waste clogging up landfill sites and...
Single-use plastic to get an eco-friendly makeover
Milk-based edible food packaging and ready-meal trays made from wood could help reduce the pervasiveness of single-use plastic, a major cause of environmental pollution...
Boots Made From Old Plastic Bottles Recovered In Haiti
Timberland’s latest man-boots have an interesting backstory. Their canvas-like uppers are recycled from plastic bottles picked up from the beaches of Haiti.
The outdoor apparel...
US Military Researches Water Bottle Recycling for 3D Printing in the Field
Dr. Nicole Zander, ARL, demonstrates equipment for Capt. Anthony Molnar, U.S. Marine Corps. Every branch of the US military has been exploring 3D printing...
An Eco-friendly Alternative to Recycling E-waste
As consumers toss aside old cell phones, tablets and laptops to keep up with the latest technology, landfills are becoming full of the old...
How breakthrough technology could significantly reduce plastic waste
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is widely used to produce plastic packaging, yet only about 15% makes its way to recycling plants. The rest is either...
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