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Rice University scientists engineer bacteria to break down PET plastic

Rice University researchers have developed a bioengineering method that can effectively break down PET plastic.

Oxford University start-up’s ‘Atomic Scissors’ to combat plastic waste crisis

Repolywise has unveiled its groundbreaking technology, 'Atomic Scissors,' designed to tackle the global plastic waste crisis.

Scientists urge 32% reduction in ocean plastic waste by 2035 to protect marine life

Kyushu University researchers are calling for a 32% reduction in ocean plastic waste by 2035 to protect marine life.

TUS pioneers industrial-grade, sustainable polymer solutions

TUS is developing low-carbon, industrial-grade plastic packaging solutions to address the increasing issue of plastic waste.

University of Waterloo 3D imaging technology transforms plastic waste recycling

Discover how 3D imaging technology is revolutionising plastic waste recycling by revealing the degradation of microplastics.

Bioplastics Innovation Hub launched to pioneer 100% compostable plastic

CSIRO and Murdoch University have launched the Bioplastics Innovation Hub to innovate 100% compostable plastic.

Phytoremediation: A promising solution to combat microplastic pollution

Researchers have unveiled a novel and effective approach to addressing global microplastic pollution—phytoremediation.

UK construction industry’s plastic waste growing 15 times faster than EU

Discover how the UK construction industry's plastic waste has surged 210% every two years, growing 15 times faster than in the EU.

How is the UK responding to measures to reduce single-use plastics?

A new OIM study of restrictions on single-use plastics considers how businesses respond to regulations across the UK internal market.

Investigating the growing problem of plastic waste at crime scenes

A PhD student has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship grant to tackle the issue of plastic waste at crime scenes.

Synergy of recycling technologies for a circular plastics industry

To achieve a circular plastics industry, no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution will do, but a combination of different approaches will be required.

The urgent need to tackle Norway’s plastic pollution

Norway's plastic pollution is a growing environmental concern that must be addressed urgently, new research says.

Greenpeace plastic bottle campaign highlights staggering waste issues

Greenpeace has released a startling video showing Auckland’s Eden Park stadium filled with around one billion single-use plastic bottles.

New report highlights strategies to reduce plastic packaging waste in the UK

A new report by sustainable waste management company Biffa highlights significant opportunities to reduce plastic packaging waste in the UK.

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