Raincoat Made From Plastic Bags
There are many countries across the world that sell water in plastic pouches. These bags are thrown away once used. It only adds on to the plastic waste that is massively generated
France Delays Polystyrene Packaging Ban to 2030 Amid EU Regulations Shake-Up – What It Means for Manufacturers
The French Ministry of Ecological Transition is postponing the implementation of the planned January 2025 ban on non-recyclable packaging made wholly or partly of polystyrene (PS), as set out in the 2021 Climate and Resilience Law, to align with the
Green Energy Unlocked: Plastic Waste’s New Role in Hydrogen Production!
Rice University’s latest research breakthrough is stirring waves in both the environmental and industrial sectors, offering a fresh perspective on tackling the persistent issues
Oceans Engulfed by a Rapidly Increasing Plastic Smog Threatening Marine Life and Human Health
According to a new study, the world’s oceans are polluted by “plastic smog,” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles weighing approximately
From Black Gold to Synthetic Curse: The Surprising Origins of our Plastic Nightmare
The origin story of plastic, rooted in the once revolutionary oil and gas industry, is as surprising as it is ubiquitous. This material, a by-product of petroleum refining, has embedded itself into
Govind Tekale
Cruz Foam is Reshaping the Packaging Industry with Sustainable Alternative to Styrofoam
A company called Cruz Foam, based in Santa Cruz, is revitalizing the packaging industry with its eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam, which is also known as polystyrene foam. Local businesses, including Vero Coffee
Plastic Waste and Extreme Flooding Threaten 218 Million Lives: Raging Waters and Plastic Peril
In 2005, widespread floods wrecked the city of Mumbai, resulting in the deaths of 1000 citizens because of plastic bags blocking the drains, manipulating the flow of drainage, and compromising the flow
Vadiraj Bengeri
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Scientists Unveil Game-Changing Solar Reactor that Transforms Carbon Dioxide and Plastic into Clean Energy and Valuable Chemicals
Cambridge University scientists have made a groundbreaking development with the creation of a solar-powered reactor capable of converting captured carbon dioxide and plastic waste into sustainable fuel while also producing other valuable
Rahul Somvanshi
Microwave Magic: Revolutionizing Solar Panel Manufacturing and Recycling
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery to speed up the annealing process in solar panel production to increase its commercial value. There could be a revolution in solar cell manufacturing & recycling by
Unveiling Breckenridge: A Charming Mountain Town Leading the Way in Sustainability
Being one of the best ski resorts in the US, Breckinridge attracts up to 1 million visitors annually. Making it a unique feature among mountain towns, the town itself is charming &
Hidden Hazards of Recycling: Microplastic Threats from Cutting-Edge UK Recycling Facilities
A UK “state-of-the-art” plastic recycling facility may release up to 75 billion microplastics per cubic meter of wastewater per year. The above plastic waste constitutes around 6% of the plastic processed in
Enzyme Developed with AI Machine Learning can Rapidly Break Down Plastics From Centuries to Hours
The researchers have developed an AI machine learning model to create a new variant of an enzyme that can degrade plastics in hours or days, when it typically takes centuries. The novel
Beyond Plastics Raises Alarm On The Toxicity Of Pvc And Cpvc Pipes, Calling For A Nationwide Ban
Beyond Plastics, a non-profit organization, is pursuing the end of plastic pollution through campaigns against the use of PVC to replace lead water pipes. A 56-page report was released by the group
Oregon Strikes Back Against Plastic Pollution: Epic Ban on Styrofoam and PFAS in Food Packaging
The state of Oregon is taking a progressive step towards reducing plastic pollution by banning the use of polystyrene foam dishware and packing peanuts in food packaging. Senate Bill 543, which bans