Using microorganisms, KAIST researchers have successfully developed a new bio-based plastic to replace conventional plastic.

About 100 million metric tons of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), one of the world's most commonly used plastics, are ...

E. coli bacteria could be used to create biodegradable plastics, reports a paper published in Nature Chemical Biology. The ...

Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

Northwestern University researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method for plastic recycling that promises to ...

Hemp-based plastics are eco-friendly, biodegradable, and strong, presenting a viable alternative to traditional plastics in automotive and packaging sectors.

Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into ...

A start-up created by Cal Poly students helps reduce the consumption of single-use plastics. Now, the young company is ...

Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...

Binning gum is not the solution either. Addressing gum as a plastic pollutant dictates that the prevention of gum pollution ...

Researchers are using air moisture to combat plastic pollution. This new technique efficiently breaks down PET plastics.