The method outlined in the research report uses electrical current to make enough heat to break down plastics. At 1,650 F, ...

A radical new process “vaporizes” plastic bags and bottles to help make recycled materials. American scientists say the innovative chemical procedure turns ubiquitous waste items into hydrocarbon ...

"The bottom line drives a lot of innovation." Startup develops game-changing solution for major problem with common waste: 'I ...

Polyethylene, or PE, is one of the most commonly produced plastics in the world. It is used primarily for making grocery bags, trash bags and packaging films and wraps as well as food containers, ...

The rapid accumulation of plastic waste is currently posing significant risks for both human health and the environment on ...

Note: Eastman Chemical Company’s first “molecular recycling” facility is now fully operational in Kingsport. It uses a process called methanolysis to reduce hard-to-recycle waste plastic to its ...

Van Dyk Recycling Solutions uses vertical integration to tackle the global plastic waste crisis through advanced processing.

Australia's first large-scale soft plastics recycling facility is processing huge loads each day, turning waste into a useful ...

Although the need for effective waste management has been recognized for decades, human and environmental health challenges associated with plastic waste are not only growing but also accelerating.

By converting waste materials into eco-friendly, high-value fuels, we can close resource loops, reduce dependence on fossil ...

In this interview, AZoMaterials speaks with Dr. Annika Völp, Process Application Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, about the role of extrusion in mechanical recycling of degraded plastic waste - ...