Cornell Researchers Create First-of-Its-Kind Durable and Recyclable Plastic
Researchers have created a recyclable, bio-based alternative to thermoset plastics using dihydrofuran (DHF). Cornell ...
While plastic dominates human consumption, the global economy will remain hooked on fossil fuels
In early December 2024, hopes for a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution were dashed as negotiations in South ...
Durable plastic gets a sustainability makeover in novel polymerization process
Car tires, replacement hip joints, bowling balls—these and other items are made from a class of plastics called thermosets, ...
REGENESIS Introduces First Eyewear Made of Recycled Plastic Waste from Rivers and Mangrove Forests that Capture CO2 at MIDO 2025
Regenesis, a pioneer in sustainable materials innovation, is unveiling a revolutionary line of eyewear at MIDO 2025, the world's largest global showcase for eyewear. These materials are the first in ...
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Common plastic pigment promotes depolymerization
This startling mechanism for promoting depolymerization relies on an additive that many plastics already contain: a pigment called carbon black that gives plastic its black color. Through a process ...
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Plant-based substitute for fossil fuels developed for plastic foams
An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams. The innovation could lead to more environmentally ...
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How can hospitals cut their plastic waste?
Hospitals have to use a lot of single-use plastics to deliver care for patients. In today’s episode, we look at how one is cutting down through their medical plastics recycling initiative.