Scientists from Berkeley Lab have made a next-generation plastic that can be recycled again and again into new materials
In theory, a product that is both easy to recycle and more durable would be the pinnacle of environmentally responsible product design
Researchers hope to demonstrate why we should all take a keener interest in what is contained within everyday electrical items
Researchers have discovered a method of plastics upcycling that could economically incentivize the recycling of waste plastics
Because rubber is so resilient, scrap tires persist in the environment for a long time
New process could lead to reduction in carbon footprints
How unwanted plastic could help keep us motoring in the future
Hazardous chemicals such as bromine, antimony, and lead are finding their way into food-contact items and other everyday products
The method is also an efficient way to produce strong magnets for small places, like sleek handheld electronics
By mixing biochar from saw dust with cement, concrete constructions can be made 20 percent stronger and 50 per cent more watertight
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