plastics

As the latest talks on a global plastics treaty ended in accusations of deadlocked negotiations, eyes are now turning to Canada, which will play host to the next round of negotiations at a time when some warn the treaty’s future hangs…

It is impossible to imagine modern agriculture without plastics. 12 million tonnes are used every year. But what about the consequences for the environment? An international team of authors led by Thilo Hofmann from the Division of…

Michael Bloomberg is many things: former New York City mayor, founder of a financial data company, failed presidential candidate and the 11th richest man in the world.Since leaving public office 10 years ago, Mr. Bloomberg, 81, has also…

Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. Specifically, the modified organism can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic used in everything from water bottles to…

Plastic waste is a problem. Most plastics can't be recycled, and many use finite, polluting petrochemicals as the basic ingredients. But that's changing. In a study published today in Nature Sustainability, researchers successfully…

It's lightweight, low-cost, almost endlessly customizable, and concerningly ubiquitous: For all its benefits, plastic -- and plastic waste -- is a big problem. Unlike glass, which is infinitely recyclable, plastic recycling is challenging…

It's estimated that by 2030 carbon and glass fibre composites (CFRP), materials commonly used in wind turbine blades, hydrogen tanks, airplanes, yachts, construction, and car manufacturing, will be a key waste stream worldwide. The annual…

Here are the top 5 everyday products that can help you make a differenceSwitching to sustainable products can help us become more sustainable as a societySustainability is a growing trend in the current landscape of the country. Switching…

Plastics are everywhere in our daily lives, but not all plastics are created equal - far from it. Take, for instance, polyethylene terephthalate, a plastic used to make soda bottles and clothing fibers. Then there's high-density…

The Plastics Export Promotion Council of India (Plexconcil), the apex body of Indian plastics industry, which is into exports, said its forthcoming trade show PLEXCONNECT 2023, the first ever export focused exhibition for plastics in India…