Texas Scientists Have Created a Protein That Breaks Down Plastic Bottles
A 'pac-man' protein that gobbles up plastic and breaks it down could open the door to eliminating billions of tons of landfill waste, say Texas researchers.
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Dutch Visionary Helps Refugee Camp Recycling All of its Plastic Trash into New Products
Dutch visionary startup Precious Plastic allows anyone to start a plastic recycling business, even refugees camped in the northern Sahara.
Texas Researchers Use Okra to Remove Microplastics from Wastewater
Researchers have demonstrated that plant extracts, especially those from okra, have the power to remove microplastics from wastewater.
Amazon Joins the U.S. Department of Energy and MIT to Tackle Plastic Waste With New Science
Amazon joined the U.S. Department of Energy and MIT to develop new technologies to break down plastics in the BOTTLE consortium.
New Enzyme Discovery is Another Leap Towards Dissolving Plastic Waste With 'Amazing Efficiency'
Scientists who helped pioneer the use of enzymes to eat plastic discover another important step in this nature-based solutions to to plastic.
New Plant-Derived Sustainable 'Plastic' is Tough as Bone and Hard as Aluminum
A new plant-derived sustainable 'plastic' from MIT researchers is as tough as bone and hard as aluminum. Learn more about it here.
Solar Panels Built From Waste Crops Can Make Energy Without Direct Light
The panels can bend, and be clamped onto any shape, or placed in between window glazing to generate electricity the way plants do.
Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method for Recycling Industrial Plastics at Room Temperature in 20 Minutes
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature.
Covering Crops in Red Plastic Can Boost Yields Up to 37 Percent
An Australian ag-startup is discovering that red films atop existing greenhouses can produce more light plants need to photosynthesize.
75% of People Worldwide Want Single-Use Plastics Banned, According to New Global Survey
75% of people around the globe want single-use plastics banned, according to a new Ipsos worldwide survey from Plastic Free Foundation.
100 Nations Take Action To Save Oceans from Illegal Fishing and Plastic Pollution
A meeting of the One Ocean Summit last week saw 100 nations hash out an agreement to create more sustainable use of the high seas.
Scientists Discover How to Destroy Toxic PFAS - the 'Forever Chemicals'
A supercritical water oxidation may be the key to breaking forever chemicals indestructible hold on our groundwater sources.
New Company Turns 100 Tons of Non-Recyclable Plastic Into Building Blocks For Construction
Turning hard to recycle plastics into building blocks for construction, ByFusion has diverted 100 tons of plastic from landfills.
Top 10 Wins For the Planet in 2021 - These Will Turn Anyone Into an Optimist
Good News Network Gives you our Top Ten Good News of the planet's recovery, guaranteed to make anyone into an optimist.
This 'Floating Continent' Could Collect and Recycle Plastic from the Ocean in Future
The "8th Continent" is an award-winning concept for a flower-shaped ocean station that researchers, as well as cleans, the seas.
New Solution to Ridding Oceans of Microplastics Uses Acoustic Waves
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember researchers have found that acoustic wave could be one solution for helping clean up microplastics from the world's oceans.
Bikes Made With Recycled Materials are Saving Tons of Plastic Every Year
Thanks to its environmentally-friendly design, the Muzzicycle has saved 5 tons of CO2 emissions from the atmosphere every year since production began.
Man Turns Plastic Waste into a Way to Save Trees
Aghan Oscar's company saves hundreds of trees every day thanks to his ingenious method of recycling plastic waste found around his region.
'Bag Ladies' Turn Plastic Bags into Sleeping Mats for the Homeless
A group of Tennessee women have crocheted themselves a niche where they can help the homeless and save the environment at the same time.
All Disposable Plastic Has Been Banned From India's Capital
Single-use plastic products such as bags and cutlery have been banned from the capital city of Delhi.
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