Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a solar-powered method to convert plastic ...

By converting plastic waste into a microbe-friendly food source, scientists have built an upcycling pipeline that turns the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists turn discarded plastic into a powerful material that captures carbon dioxide and helps fight climate change. (CREDIT: ...

Agricultural plastic mulch films are widely used around the world to increase crop yields, conserve soil moisture, and suppress weeds. However, once these films are discarded, they can persist in the ...

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Delaware and Argonne National Laboratory describes a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a high-value conducting polymer known ...

BOCA DEL RIO, Mexico — A startup in Mexico is trying to help get a handle on one Gulf coast city’s plastic waste problem by converting it into gasoline, diesel and other fuels. With less than 10% of ...

Carbon dioxide levels keep climbing, even after years of promises to cut emissions. At the same time, plastic waste pours into oceans, rivers, and landfills. These crises often feel separate, yet they ...