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Why isn’t all plastic recyclable?

Most plastics look pretty much the same – but some get a second chance at life, while others are destined for burial or incineration. Polymer specialist Enzo Moretto breaks down the problem You rinse out your yoghurt pot, drop it in the recycling bin and feel smug. But then you hesitate: what about that plastic…

economy, innovations, plastic waste, recycling, Smart Materials, Sustainability

How to organize your own beach clean up

Hopefully, you’ll have found some like-minded people enthusiastic about doing more in the pursuit of zero waste Have you got any plans for this Earth Day? One of the most hands-on and satisfying ways to help end plastic waste is to organize a local cleanup. It’s a great way to build a community of people…

Beach Clean Up, Community Engagement, Earth Day, plastic waste

These countries are putting recycling on the curriculum

Here are 10 of the world’s top waste education programs. Alliance to end Plastic Waste has developed a ranking of the places with the best programs for waste disposal. According to the organization, these are the top ten. Colorado, US Colorado is home to one of the oldest non-profit organizations in the US dedicated to…

plastic waste, recycling, waste, waste education

Chemists are reimagining recycling to keep plastics out of landfills

With plastic collecting everywhere from the top of Mount Everest to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, there’s an urgent need to reduce the amount of plastic that gets thrown away. It feels good to recycle. There’s a certain sense of accomplishment that comes from dutifully sorting soda bottles, plastic bags, and yogurt cups from…

alkyl aromatic, PET, plastic waste, plastics recycling

These 7 countries are at the forefront of sustainability

Netherlands, Ghana, China, New Zealand, Japan, Costa Rica, and Sweden top the ranking There are many roads toward a sustainable future. Here are seven countries that are leading the way in finding creative solutions for local issues and helping end plastic waste The Netherlands: Building back better for people and the planet The Netherlands is…