Joseph ShavitDec 31, 2021Giving e-waste plastics a new lease of lifePlastics found in electronic waste (e-waste) are rarely recycled due to their complex composition and hazardous additives.
Joseph ShavitDec 15, 2021Bugs and microbes around the world are evolving to eat plastic, study findsThe number of microbial enzymes with the ability to degrade plastic is growing, in correlation with local levels of plastic pollution.
Joseph ShavitNov 30, 2021A new plastic made from DNA, biodegradable and easy to recycleAt a time when pollution represents a growing threat to the future of the planet, it is essential to improve our recycling processes.
Joseph ShavitSep 4, 2021Meet the Buddhist monk making PPE and robes out of recycled plastic bottlesPhra Mahapranom Dhammalangkaro made it his mission to turn the city’s plastic waste into robes and PPE for all of Thailand.
Joseph ShavitJul 24, 2021Eco-friendly plastic from cellulose and waterGottingen University researchers create new kind of environmentally friendly bioplastic with hydroplastic polymers