As the planet drowns in plastic waste, companies are devising bizarre alternatives, including stretchy seaweed, reverse vending machines and bamboo utensils, to save us all. Plastic waste often does ...

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One of the biggest environmental issues in our modern world is plastic, which has become integral in the manufacturing of everything from electronics to furniture. Our reliance on plastic has led to a ...

Look around you and you’ll struggle to find products that aren’t made with plastic. Since the 1950s, the malleable material has completely reshaped how we live and consume, offering convenience and ...

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Scientists at the plastic technology center AIMPLAS are working hard to decrease our reliance on plastic. The team is "addressing this issue through innovative technologies such as physicochemical ...