The company says its modified copolyesters do not interfere with established recycling processes, making them an ideal ...

In a significant leap forward for tackling the global plastic waste crisis, scientists in South Korea have developed a ...

Eastman received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for eight copolyester resins and their equivalent Renew grades, containing recycled content. Six ...

Water plays a crucial role in boosting the conversion of polyolefins into valuable fuels when paired with ruthenium catalysts, presenting a promising approach to addressing global plastic waste. Plast ...

The companies are using different feedstocks, such as PET packaging, polyester fiber and industrial scrap, to develop the ...

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to upcycle discarded plastics into new materials with enhanced properties. This innovation not only offers a potential solution to the global plastic ...

Did you know that fleece clothing is made out of recycled polyethylene terephthalate — or PET? That’s the fancy word for the material most plastic bottles are made out of, and it’s just one of many ...

PASADENA, Calif.—Cal Poly students are gearing up to see their work of art come to life on new years day at Pasadena’s Rose Parade. The float is a joint effort between Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ...

From popular brands like Burger King, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Whole Foods to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination ...

This is just the start of the recycling process. "We do the destruction process, where we're shredding and then separating those materials," Dale Needleman said. "We take off those little pieces and ...

A mini-dress made from matted wads of discarded fabric scraps. A corset of disposable straws, with plastic forks dangling from the waist. Skirts of knotted plastic fishing line with a bodice made ...