Plastic does not naturally biodegrade. The Environmental Protection Agency cites research indicating that once in the environment, plastics can take between 100 and 1,000 years to decompose.

New process converts PET plastic into monomer building blocks, which can be recycled into new PET products or upcycled into higher value materials. In experiments, method recovered 94% of monomers ...

We have some models as well, so that the kids will actually be able to see little plastic models, to be able to see the different lifecycles … That’s what the grant is providing now,” Pierce ...

Microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of our daily physical reality. These minuscule fragments of degrading plastic now suffuse our air, our soil, the food we eat and the water we drink.

Preliminary inspection revealed Pulse Club was operating without a proper license and the number of people inside was at least double its official capacity of 250 Author of the article: You can ...

From the frozen ice caps of the polar regions to the warm waters of the tropical coral reefs, from deep sea vents to shallow seagrass beds, the oceans contain the greatest diversity of life on Earth.

Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes. Plastic pollution is a global problem. Every year 19-23 million tonnes of ...

Whenever most people think of welding, it is probably gas welding that first comes to mind. However, it is not only one of the most iconic forms of welding in the public eye, but also happens to ...

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how you can completely transform ordinary plastic Easter eggs so that they are fit for a king or queen. If you have glanced at the pictures of the decorated Easter ...

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