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
Mercedes-Benz Opens Europe’s First Battery Recycling Plant in Germany, Recovering Over 96% of Key Materials and Supplying Enough for 50,000 New Modules Annually
The automotive industry’s shift toward sustainable manufacturing reached a new milestone as Mercedes-Benz launched Europe’s first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process in Kuppenheim, Germany, on October 21, 2024. The
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Los Angeles County Sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola Over Single-Use Plastic Pollution and Misleading Recycling Claims
Los Angeles County sued beverage manufacturers PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, accusing them of polluting the most populous county in the United States with plastic bottles and deceiving the public about the environmental impact
Tejal Somvanshi
Plastic Straw Pollution 2024: The 8 Million Tons Entering Oceans Each Year and How It Impacts Marine Life
Plastic straws are common items that are frequently used around the world. However, they also represent a growing problem with plastic pollution, which is evident in every corner of the world. People
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96% of Products Lack Repair Rights: EU Directive Pledges Change by 2026, But Can It Deliver?
According to the latest Open Repair Alliance report, approximately 96% of products have no guaranteed right to repair. With EU Directive 2024/1799 that came into force last July 30, a simple principle
Fully Recycled Solar Panels with 645-Watt Output: Trina Solar’s Approach to a Sustainable Photovoltaic Waste-Free
China has created the definitive solar panel, an announcement that has left the world in suspense and displaces even the material that converts “anything” into a photovoltaic panel. This energy tool is
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Wastewater Biopolymers: How Danish Research Could Save 30% of Biomass as Valuable Polymers
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Current Opinion in Biotechnology in October 2024, researchers from Aalborg University in Denmark have made significant strides in transforming waste from wastewater treatment plants
Microplastics to Graphene in 60 Seconds: How Scientists Turned 30 mg of Plastic into 5 mg of High-Value Material
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at James Cook University (JCU) in Australia have developed an innovative method to transform harmful microplastics into valuable graphene. The research, led by Professor Mohan Jacob and
Argentine Students Create Biodegradable Plastic Bags from Citrus Peels—They Degrade in Just 15 Days!
Valentín Fravoli (22) and Alejandro Unchalo (21), students from Technical School No. 2 in Tandil, Argentina, developed Citricplas — biodegradable plastic bags made from citrus peels. This innovative project, set to hit
California Sues ExxonMobil, Accusing Company of Misleading Public About Recycling While Expanding Plastic Waste
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, accusing the company of driving a “deceptive” decades-long recycling campaign that would have in practice increased the purchase and use of plastic
California’s Plastic Bag Ban Under SB 1053 Faces 2026 Rollout Amid Growing Plastic Waste, Pollution, and Recycling Challenges at Grocery Stores
In a move that has sparked both praise and criticism, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1053 into law on September 24, 2024. This legislation, set to take effect on January