Using bacteria to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? In 2019, an agency within the U.S. Department of Defense released a call for ...

Using bacteria to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? By Sara Talpos/Undark Published Aug 22, 2024 8:33 AM EDT This article was ...

In 2019, an agency within the U.S. Department of Defense released a call for research projects to help the military deal with the copious amount of plastic waste generated when troops are sent to work ...

A U.K. startup, originating from founder Jacob Nathan’s high school science project on using enzymes to break down plastic waste, has secured an oversubscribed $18.3 million in Series A funding.

In 2019, an agency within the U.S. Department of Defense released a call for research projects to help the military deal with the copious amount of plastic waste generated when troops are sent to work ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A study published today in the weekly journal Science projects that at present rates the world's plastic waste will ...

Using the quirky physics of plasma, this torch instantly converts mixed plastic waste into chemical compounds that can be recycled for other projects. Reading time 2 minutes Why sort plastic when you ...

Across the U.S., hazardous waste management projects are triggering public concern, from a Florida landfill’s deep well plan to a West Virginia plastic-to-oil facility. These local disputes come amid ...

Proper waste sorting is very important for keeping our neighbourhoods clean and saving resources for the future. When we mix ...

Plastic waste pollution in Mbale City, especially in its suburbs, has become a significant environmental and public health issue. The visible presence of plastic bags, bottles, and packaging materials ...