Currently, the world is suffering from environmental problems caused by plastic waste. A KAIST research team has succeeded in producing a microbial-based plastic that is biodegradable and can replace ...

These scientists have bioengineered a version of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria that can break down polyethylene ...

For the study, the scientists targeted polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, in particular, Interesting Engineering reported. PET represents just under two-thirds of our plastic waste and is ...

HydroGraph Clean Power, a certified graphene manufacturer, has announced a 'breakthrough' in plastic packaging technology ...

A hurricane "happens to be good for PET markets, in the sense that because of the hurricane, you've had a lot of emergency ...

Rather than a potential triumph, the compostable plastics we use look increasingly like a tragedy. Andy Extance looks at the ...

By producing Polyester Staple Fiber from plastic waste, Mumanu helps meet global environmental goals, reduces the need for new materials, and creates a sustainable resource for various industries.

Bayer says the new packaging, first launched in the Netherlands, reduces the product’s carbon footprint and eliminates the ...

While the process didn't magically eliminate all the plastic, the research offered promise that it could make a difference.

Chicago — PET film maker Polyplex USA LLC is putting the finishing touches on a $100 million expansion. The Decatur, ...

As the global polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging industry faces unprecedented regulatory pressure to reduce virgin ...