Joseph ShavitMay 25, 2022Gamechanging process breaks down plastics using only UV lightScientists at Bath found that incorporating sugar units into polymers makes them more degradable when exposed to UV light
Joseph ShavitMay 14, 2022Paper or plastic? New innovation can reduce our dependence on plasticFor our sake and the environment, there is a considerable amount of research into the reduction of plastic for many and various applications
Joseph ShavitApr 13, 2022Chemists harness the sun to upcycle plastic wasteStyrofoam egg cartons and many other common products are composed of polystyrene, a type of plastic that makes up a third of landfill waste.
Joseph ShavitMar 20, 2022Could we make cars and spaceships out of petroleum waste?A new method could turn refinery byproducts into high-value, ultralight structural materials for cars, aircraft, and spacecraft.
Joseph ShavitMar 4, 2022Stilbruch: Hamburg’s city-run department store for recycled goodsInstead of destroying or disposing of items, the municipal team checks and, if necessary, repairs them, before putting them up for resale.
Joseph ShavitJan 5, 2022Seaweed based biodegradable material designed "to make packaging disappear"Sustainable startup Notpla has created an edible, biodegradable packaging made from seaweed and plants that was designed to replace plastic.
Joseph ShavitDec 30, 2021New robots autonomously collect underwater litterResearchers have developed a robotic system that uses machine learning methods to locate and collect waste under water.
Joseph ShavitDec 30, 2021New 'smart' bacteria-killing packaging keeps food freshResearchers developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and kills microbes that are harmful to humans.