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The Prototype: Scientists Turn Paper Into Plastic
Plus: A $3 million prize for scientists working with the Large Hadron Collider, why we’re one step closer to a holodeck and ...
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Where did 8 million tons of plastic from the ocean go?
Lightweight, durable and moldable plastic has become so popular that it is used in all areas of human life. Even the device you are watching this video from now has plastic parts. However ...
The Conversation29d
Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
Lummus Technology, LLC provided the funding for research on plastic waste pyrolysis oils at UT Arlington. Alexander Kaplitz does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any ...
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Most Chewing Gum Is Essentially Plastic, Filling Your Mouth with Microplastics
Most of us use products that expose us to microplastics each and every day. In fact, it’s thought that our food, our drinks, and our plastic packaging can cause us to ingest tens of thousands of ...
Forbes29d
Dire Warning: Prepare For Plastic Legislation Or Face Financial Loss
This is especially true when those “matters” have the power to determine business risks or give you a competitive edge, such as plastic regulation. The world has been waiting for a global ...
The New York Times24d
What Shopping Bags Should I Use?
All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think. Credit...Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Nuwer With ...
People22d
FDA Announces Coca-Cola Recall for Possible Plastic Contamination
864 units of Coca-Cola 12-packs, meaning more than 10,000 cans, are included in the recall Sabrina Weiss is the Editorial Assistant of PEOPLE's food department. She writes the weekly recipes for ...
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Plastic pollution on UK beaches has increased again, ocean charity finds
The amount of plastic rubbish found on beaches in the UK has increased by nearly 10%, according to new findings. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said more than 15,000 volunteers picked up ...
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We Made Plastic. We Depend on It. Now We’re Drowning in It.
The woman carrying the red cloth lives at the landfill. This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis. Learn what you can ...
CNET13d
If Your Washer Smells Terrible, It Might Be Mold. Here's How to Fix It
A quick look around Reddit threads suggests that more than a few people struggle with stubborn mold, mildew and bacteria in washing machine door seals. While some have experimented with using ...
The New York Times13d
The Best Insoles for Running and Walking
We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Seth Berkman Seth Berkman is a fitness writer. He incorporates testing ...