Plastic
Addressing the Plastic Polution Crisis With Chemistry and AI
Plastic pollution is among the world’s most pressing environmental issues, threatening drinking water, wildlife, food supplies and more. To address this multifaceted problem, UB researchers are developing a novel set of tools that aim to reduce plastic waste and decrease the production of plastic. This includes a robotic system that relies on machine learning …
BGN Technologies Announces Research Collaboration with ECOIBÉRIA for Biodegradation of Plastic
BEER-SHEVA, Israel, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BGN Technologies, the technology transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), announced today that it had signed a research collaboration agreement with ECOIBÉRIA in the field of plastic recycling by bacteria, based on research from the team of Prof. Ariel Kushmaro and Prof. Alex Sivan, both from …
Global Reusable Packaging Market by Trends, Dynamic Innovation in Technology and Key Players| Rehrig Pacific Company, Schutz, Amatech Inc, IPL Plastics, Tri-Pack Plastics Ltd, DS Smith, Brambles, Vetropack, Plastic Packaging Solutions, Menasha, Nefab Group, Schoeller Allibert, Myers Industries, and More…
“ Reusable Packaging Market 2020-2026: The global Reusable Packaging market is comprehensively and Insightful information in the report, taking into consideration various factors such as competition, regional growth, segmentation, and Reusable Packaging Market size by value and volume. This is an excellent research study specially compiled to provide the latest insights into critical aspects of the Reusable Packaging market. The …
Plastic straw ban in England comes into force
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption People in England use an estimated 4.7 billion plastic straws each year A ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds has come into force in England. The measure, originally due to start in April, makes it illegal for businesses to sell or supply the items. People in …
Global Plastic Packaging Market Analysis and Forecasts 2020-2026, by Type, Technology and End-User – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Plastic Packaging Market 2020-2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global plastic packaging market is projected to witness considerable growth during the forecast period. The major factors contributing to the growth of the market include the increasing demand for convenient packaging and preference for water bottles across the globe. However, the …
Plastic pollution: Washed clothing’s synthetic mountain of ‘fluff’
Image copyright SPL Image caption Polyester and nylon fibres: We began our collection of synthetic clothing in the 1950s When you add it up, the total amount of synthetic microfibres going into the wider environment as we wash our clothes is an astonishing number. US scientists estimate it to be 5.6 million tonnes since we …
Coronavirus: Disposable masks ‘causing enormous plastic waste’
Image copyright Catherine Gemmell MCS The government has been urged to do more to get people to switch from disposable masks to reusable coverings. The Liberal Democrats said single-use surgical masks caused “enormous” plastic waste and that environmentally friendly alternatives must be promoted. And the Green Party wants ministers to push the media to show …
LyondellBasell Develops Recycling Technology that Turns Post-Consumer Plastic into Feedstock for New Products
LyondellBasell Develops Recycling Technology that Turns Post-Consumer Plastic into Feedstock for New Products …
Price of plastic carrier bags in England to double to 10p next year
Image copyright PA The fee for plastic shopping bags in England will be doubled to 10p and extended to all shops from April 2021. Small retailers – those employing 250 people or fewer – will no longer be exempt, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said. Environment Secretary George Eustice described the …
Surface clean-up technology won’t solve ocean plastic problem
IMAGE: Plastic bag in the ocean view more Credit: Making Oceans Plastic Free Clean-up devices that collect waste from the ocean surface won’t solve the plastic pollution problem, a new study shows. Researchers compared estimates of current and future plastic waste with the ability of floating clean-up devices to collect it – and found the impact …
